Acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee: A systematic review

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Jeanette Ezzo

Victoria Hadhazy · Social and Scientific Systems (United States)

Stephen Birch

Lixing Lao · University of Maryland, Baltimore

Gary Kaplan · Kaplan (United States)

Marc C. Hochberg · University of Maryland, Baltimore

Brian Berman · University of Maryland, Baltimore

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The existing evidence suggests that acupuncture may play a role in the treatment of knee OA. Future research should define an optimal acupuncture treatment, measure quality of life, and assess acupuncture combined with other modalities.

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Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Healthcare and Venom Research Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment

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Published in: Arthritis & Rheumatism

Volume 44, Issue 4, pp. 819-825

DOI: 10.1002/1529-0131(200104)44:4<819::aid-anr138>3.0.co;2-p

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