Acupuncture in Medicine · 1999 · 15 citations · 7 references
Pain ResearchHealth SciencesAlternative MedicinePain MedicineChronic Musculoskeletal ConditionOsteoarthritisAcupuncture TreatmentJoint SwellingMonth Follow-upPain ManagementRehabilitationAcupunctureMedicineDrug Resistant OsteoarthritisOrthopaedic SurgeryNon-operative TreatmentComplementary Medicine
Two cases of drug resistant osteoarthritis were effectively treated using acupuncture. Sessions of up to 40min twice a week for 3 to 5 weeks were required to induce remission of pain, joint swelling and stiffness. Benefits were still seen at the six month follow-up.
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