High Intensity Electroacupuncture Is Superior To Low Intensity Electroacupuncture For Knee OA .
High-intensity electroacupuncture is superior to low-intensity electroacupuncture for knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Acupunct Med . 2024 Dec;42(6):303-310.Three studies including 472 patients with knee osteoarthritis were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing high-intensity versus low-intensity electroacupuncture. Pooled outcomes of interest included pain intensity reduction, functional improvement (WOMAC scores), and emotional scale (ES) scores. High-intensity electroacupuncture was significantly more effective in reducing pain and improving emotional well-being, with no significant difference observed in WOMAC scores. These findings suggest that high-intensity electroacupuncture offers superior pain relief and emotional benefit for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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