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An X-ray only shows bone fractures. Micro-injuries of muscle and ligament, and blood stasis, do not appear on imaging. Korean medicine diagnosis looks for these hidden causes and treats them.

Hyo-seop Kim
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Q. Can I see a Korean medicine clinic and an orthopedic clinic at the same time?

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Yes, dual treatment is allowed and often recommended for comprehensive care.

📝 Detailed Answer

Dual treatment (Korean + Western medicine) for traffic accidents: ① fully allowed and commonly practiced, ② both fully covered by auto insurance, ③ complementary approach (Korean medicine: pain, soft tissue, function; Western: imaging, prescriptions, surgery if needed), ④ inform both clinics of medications/treatments to avoid duplication, ⑤ many patients use Korean medicine for symptom management while Western for diagnostics. Auto insurance encourages this combined approach for best recovery. No conflict between systems.
Hyo-seop Kim

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Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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