Acupotomy for Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment Syndrome: A Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
This review aims to analyze the efficacy of acupotomy in treating superior cluneal nerve entrapment syndrome (SCNES) by summarizing the findings of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The RCTs were retrieved from seven databases (i.e., the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, China National Knowled...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MEDrang Inc.
2024-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Acupuncture Research |
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| Summary: | This review aims to analyze the efficacy of acupotomy in treating superior cluneal
nerve entrapment syndrome (SCNES) by summarizing the findings of randomized
controlled trials (RCTs). The RCTs were retrieved from seven databases (i.e., the Cochrane
Library, PubMed, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Korean
Studies Information Service System, Research Information Service System, and Oriental
Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System). Seven RCTs were selected
for this review. The results indicate that acupotomy is promising for providing significant
pain relief and improving function in patients with SCNES. However, more
high-quality RCTs are required to establish the long-term effectiveness and safety
of acupotomy. This review provides valuable insights for clinicians and researchers
in the management of SCNES. |
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| ISSN: | 2586-288X 2586-2898 |