Updated Meta-Analysis of Acupuncture for Trigger Finger
Journal · Acupuncture in Medicine (2025)
Original authors · Go HY, Park TY, Nam BH, et al.
DOI · 10.1136/acupmed-2025-012256
Summary
Sixteen studies (total 978 patients) including recent research applying acupuncture for trigger finger were meta-analyzed. Acupuncture showed effects equivalent to steroid injection with significantly lower recurrence rates.
Key figures
Symptom improvement rate
88%
Total participants
978 patients
Conclusion
Acupuncture is an effective alternative to steroid injection in trigger finger.
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