Comparative Meta-analysis of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture and Conventional Acupuncture for Lateral Epicondylitis
Journal · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
Original authors · Park MJ, Song YK, Kim DH, et al.
DOI · 10.1186/s12906-2023-04187
Summary
Twelve studies (892 subjects total) comparing bee venom pharmacopuncture with conventional acupuncture were meta-analyzed. The bee venom group demonstrated significant superiority in pain reduction with a standardized mean difference of -0.67 compared to conventional acupuncture.
Key figures
Standardized Mean Difference
0.67
Participants
892 subjects
Conclusion
Bee venom pharmacopuncture was shown to be more effective than conventional acupuncture in treating lateral epicondylitis.
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