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A curated collection of academic research relevant to the clinical practice at Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic.

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Total 51 papers

All Wellness / Restoration Gongjindan (拱辰丹) Gyeongokgo (瓊玉膏) Gwanjeoldan (關節丹) Hyangseongpajeokhwan (響聲破笛丸) Mental Health Skin Conditions Digestive Disorders Respiratory Conditions ENT Disorders Neurological Disorders Pediatric / Adolescent Care Women's Health / Infertility Men's Health / Urology Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic Private Inpatient Room Traffic Accident Aftercare Pediatric Traffic Accident Workers' Compensation Lower Back Pain Neck Pain Shoulder Pain Elbow Pain Wrist / Hand Pain Hip Pain Knee Pain Ankle / Foot Pain TMJ Disorder
Meta-Analysis Wrist / Hand Pain

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Choi YS, Han KW, Lee JH, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

87% Symptom improvement rate
726 patients Total participants

Combination of herbal medicine and acupuncture shows synergistic effects in carpal tunnel syndrome treatment.

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Meta-Analysis Wrist / Hand Pain

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Choi YS, Han KW, Lee JH, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
87% Symptom improvement rate
726 patients Total participants

Summary

Ten RCTs (total 726 patients) analyzing effects of combined herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome were meta-analyzed. The combination treatment was significantly superior to acupuncture alone in symptom improvement and nerve conduction recovery.

Key Conclusion

Combination of herbal medicine and acupuncture shows synergistic effects in carpal tunnel syndrome treatment.

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Before-After Wrist / Hand Pain

Safety and Effect of Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnant Women

Yoon SH, Han CH, Shin KM, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)

77% Symptom improvement rate
52 patients Participants

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment method for carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnant women.

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Before-After Wrist / Hand Pain

Safety and Effect of Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnant Women

Yoon SH, Han CH, Shin KM, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)
77% Symptom improvement rate
52 patients Participants

Summary

Acupuncture was performed in 52 patients who developed carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy, and safety and effects were evaluated. Symptoms significantly improved after acupuncture, with no adverse effects on the fetus observed.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment method for carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnant women.

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Cohort Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Quality of Life Changes After Korean Medicine Treatment for Hand Pain: A Multicenter Prospective Study

Park MJ, Kim DH, Song YK, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)

91% Quality of life improvement rate
267 patients Participants

Korean medicine combination treatment significantly improves quality of life in hand pain patients.

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Cohort Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Quality of Life Changes After Korean Medicine Treatment for Hand Pain: A Multicenter Prospective Study

Park MJ, Kim DH, Song YK, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)
91% Quality of life improvement rate
267 patients Participants

Summary

Korean medicine combination treatment was performed at 5 Korean medicine hospitals in 267 hand pain patients, and quality of life changes were followed for 12 weeks. Significant improvements were observed in both SF-36 and DASH scores, with particularly notable improvement in the physical function domain.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination treatment significantly improves quality of life in hand pain patients.

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