Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for hand osteoarthritis: study protocol for a multi-center, randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial
Abstract Background Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent disorder in the general population. Patients with hand OA often report symptoms of pain, stiffness, and functional limitations, which cause clinical burden and impact on quality of daily life. However, the efficacy of current therapies for...
Main Authors: | Weiming Wang, Hangyu Shi, Yan Liu, Yuanjie Sun, Yu Chen, Zhishun Liu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03570-6 |
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