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Battlefield Acupuncture Adds No Benefit to Physical Therapy After Shoulder Surgery
July 2025
Battlefield Acupuncture Adds No Benefit to Physical Therapy After Shoulder Surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Battlefield Acupuncture Does Not Provide Additional Improvement in Pain When Combined With Standard Physical Therapy After Shoulder Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Mil Med . 2025 Jun 30;190(7-8):e1509-e1517.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Eighty-eight patients undergoing shoulder stabilization surgery were randomized to receive either standard physical therapy alone (n=45) or standard physical therapy plus battlefield acupuncture (BFA) (n=43). The primary outcome was postoperative pain intensity (average and worst pain on the VAS). Secondary outcomes included mood disturbance (POMS), self-reported improvement (GROC), and opioid med...
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