Effect of Acupuncture Treatment on Degenerative Knee Osteoarthritis: A Large-Scale Meta-Analysis
Journal · Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (2023)
Original authors · Kim JH, Lee SH, Park YB, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.joca.2023.03.018
Summary
A meta-analysis of 39 RCTs evaluating the effect of acupuncture treatment in degenerative knee osteoarthritis patients. From data of 3,412 subjects, the acupuncture group showed significant improvements in both pain and function compared with the sham acupuncture control group.
Key figures
Pain Reduction Rate
74%
Participants
3,412 subjects
Conclusion
Acupuncture treatment is an effective complementary treatment for degenerative knee osteoarthritis, supported by robust accumulated evidence.
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