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Effectiveness of laser acupuncture vs. sham for pain relief in patients with knee osteoarthritis
December 2019
Effectiveness of laser acupuncture vs. sham for pain relief in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Laser Acupuncture for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019; 2019: 6703828.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
7 studies containing 395 patients with knee osteoarthritis were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing laser acupuncture treatment to sham laser acupuncture for the relief of pain and improvement of function and quality of life. Outcomes of interest included pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis pain, funct...
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