Pre-Post Comparison Study of the Anti-inflammatory Effect of Pharmacopuncture in Tennis Elbow Patients
Journal · Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)
Original authors · Jang SM, Ryu BH, Oh MS, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116842
Summary
Sixty-eight patients with lateral epicondylitis received pharmacopuncture for 6 weeks, with comparison of pre- and post-treatment inflammatory markers (CRP, IL-6) and pain scores. Both inflammatory indicators and pain decreased significantly after treatment.
Key figures
Inflammatory Marker Reduction
76%
Participants
68 subjects
Conclusion
Pharmacopuncture is effective in suppressing inflammatory responses and alleviating pain in tennis elbow.
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