Ultrasound-Guided Acupotomy for Trigger Finger: A Meta-Analysis .
Ultrasound-guided acupotomy for trigger finger: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Orthop Surg Res . 2023 Sep 13;18(1):678.15 randomized controlled trials (988 patients) comparing ultrasound-guided acupotomy against a control were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. Outcomes of interest included clinical effectiveness, pain on a Visual Analog Scale, Quinnell grade, and the incidence of recurrence and complications. All outcomes favored the ultrasound-guided acupotomy group compared to the control.
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