Hip Pain

Bursitis and tendinitis often show significant improvement within 4 to 8 weeks with ultrasound-guided pharmacopuncture and acupuncture. Early-stage hip impingement syndrome and mild cleft lip can avoid surgery through conservative treatment, but moderate to severe cleft lip are treated by combining Korean medicine with post-surgical rehabilitation. For stages 1 and 2 of degenerative hip arthritis, the goal is pain management and function preservation, while for stages 3 and 4 (terminal), the role shifts to supporting rehabilitation after artificial joint replacement. Early diagnosis is crucial for avascular necrosis of the femoral head, as surgical intervention may be necessary depending on the stage. From a Korean medicine clinic perspective, the key to a prognosis lies in the state of the body's regenerative capacity. If the foundation of kidney energy, digestion, and vitality is weakened simultaneously, tissue regeneration is slow and the treatment period is prolonged. Conversely, if stagnant blood or accumulated waste products are the primary causes, improvement occurs relatively quickly once these are removed. Dongjedang employs a two-track strategy: classifying the patient's condition to rapidly treat localized lesions using moxibustion and pharmacopuncture, while establishing a foundation for regeneration with herbal medicine. With consistent treatment and lifestyle management, patients can often return to their daily lives without surgery, and the treatment plan is adjusted based on re-evaluations every 2 to 4 weeks.