Comparative Effects of Pharmacopuncture Formulations for Lateral Epicondylitis: A Network Meta-analysis
Journal · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
Original authors · Lee JW, Son MJ, Cho KH, et al.
DOI · 10.1186/s12906-2024-04745
Summary
A network meta-analysis was conducted comparing the effects of various pharmacopuncture formulations (bee venom, placental extract, Hwangryunhaedok-tang pharmacopuncture, etc.) used for lateral epicondylitis. Bee venom pharmacopuncture showed the highest ranking in pain reduction.
Key figures
Bee Venom Effect Ranking
Rank 1
Analyzed Studies
23 studies
Conclusion
Among various pharmacopunctures, bee venom pharmacopuncture was analyzed as the most effective for lateral epicondylitis treatment.
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