Percutaneous Needle Electrolysis to Reduce Pain in Tendinopathies .
Effectiveness of Percutaneous Needle Electrolysis to Reduce Pain in Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.
J Sport Rehabil . 2024 Jun 19;33(5):307-316. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2024-0009.This systematic review and meta-analysis included eight studies with 528 patients diagnosed with tendinosis, comparing ultrasound guided PNE to control interventions such as eccentric exercises, sham stimulation, and dry needling. Pooled outcomes of interest included pain reduction measured on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) at various follow-up periods. The results showed significant pain reduction with PNE across short (1 month), mid (1-3 months), and long-term (<3 months) follow-up.
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