Open AccessEfficacy of Acupuncture-Related Therapy in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Author(s) -
Wei Liu,
Yihua Fan,
Yuanhao Wu,
Xu Hou,
Bin Xue,
Peihao Li,
Shumin Zhang,
Qingyun Yue
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pain research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 49
ISSN - 1178-7090
DOI - 10.2147/jpr.s315956
Subject(s) - medicine , acupuncture , womac , moxibustion , osteoarthritis , randomized controlled trial , physical therapy , meta analysis , traditional chinese medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , integrative medicine , alternative medicine , pathology , nursing
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is prevalent in middle-aged and elderly people. This condition negatively affects the quality of life of patients. Although non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often used to relieve symptoms associated with KOA, it is associated with many side effects. Acupuncture and moxibustion therapies have been applied in the treatment of KOA. However, the efficacy of various acupuncture and moxibustion treatments has not been compared.