Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation After Meniscal Injury
Journal · Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy (2023)
Original authors · Song HS, Chung SH, Lee JW, et al.
DOI · 10.1007/s00167-2023-07456
Summary
A meta-analysis of 14 studies evaluating the effect of Korean medicine rehabilitation after meniscal injury or meniscal surgery. Korean medicine rehabilitation showed additional benefits in pain reduction and functional recovery compared with standard rehabilitation.
Key figures
Functional Improvement Rate
69%
Participants
1,028 subjects
Conclusion
Korean medicine rehabilitation is recommended as a complementary treatment for conservative and post-surgical management of meniscal injuries.
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