Tendon Tissue Regeneration Effect of Acupuncture in Achilles Tendinitis: An Animal Study and Clinical Translation Study
Journal · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
Original authors · Hwang YC, Lee JW, Kim CH, et al.
DOI · 10.1186/s12906-2023-04389
Summary
After confirming in animal experiments that acupuncture promotes collagen synthesis in the Achilles tendon, structural tendon changes were observed by ultrasound in 36 clinical patients. Normalization of tendon tissue was significantly faster in the acupuncture group.
Key figures
Clinical Participants
36 subjects
Tendon Structure Improvement Rate
44%
Conclusion
Acupuncture promotes tissue regeneration of the Achilles tendon and contributes to structural recovery.
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