Efficacy and immune-inflammatory mechanism of acupuncture-related therapy in animal models of knee osteoarthritis: a preclinical systematic review and network meta-analysis

Efficacy and immune-inflammatory mechanism of acupuncture-related therapy in animal models of knee osteoarthritis: a preclinical systematic review and network meta-analysis

Abstract Background Many KOA patients have not reached indications for surgery, thus we need to find effective non-surgical treatments. Acupuncture is thought to have the potential to modulate inflammation and cytokines in KOA through the immune system. However, the mechanisms have not been elucidat...

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Main Authors: Yingjie Huang, Hai Huang, Qiqi Chen, Yantong Luo, Jieni Feng, Yuexia Deng, Guangyao Li, Min Li, Jian Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Acupuncture
Acupotomy
Knee osteoarthritis
Animal models
Immunity
Inflammation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-04660-9

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