Comparison of Electroacupuncture and Conventional Acupuncture for Tennis Elbow: A Systematic Review
Journal · Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
Original authors · Woo HL, Jung SY, Kim JH, et al.
DOI · 10.1155/2024/67184532
Summary
Fourteen randomized controlled trials comparing electroacupuncture with conventional acupuncture were systematically reviewed. Electroacupuncture showed a slight tendency toward superior pain reduction, but the difference was not large. Both methods demonstrated significant effects compared with controls.
Key figures
Electroacupuncture Pain Reduction
85%
Total Participants
1068 subjects
Conclusion
Both electroacupuncture and conventional acupuncture are effective for tennis elbow, with electroacupuncture potentially offering slight additional benefit.
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