Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Occupational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Journal · Journal of Occupational Health (2023)
Original authors · Kwon CY, Lee B, Kim M, et al.
DOI · 10.1002/1348-9585.12398
Summary
A meta-analysis of 17 RCTs analyzing the effect of Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture) for occupational carpal tunnel syndrome. Symptom severity scores and nerve conduction velocity significantly improved.
Key figures
Included Studies
17 RCTs
Total Participants
1,342 subjects
Effect Size
Symptom improvement OR 2.38
Conclusion
Korean medicine treatment is effective for conservative treatment of occupational carpal tunnel syndrome and can delay or replace surgery.
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