Effect of Topical Herbal Medicine for Elbow Joint Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal · Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)
Original authors · Sung WS, Yun JM, Ahn YC, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117234
Summary
Seventy-two patients with elbow joint pain received topical herbal medicine (patch type) or placebo for 4 weeks. The topical herbal medicine group demonstrated significantly greater improvements in pain and functional scores.
Key figures
Pain Reduction Rate
69%
Participants
72 subjects
Conclusion
Topical herbal medicine is effective as adjunctive treatment for elbow joint pain.
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