Meta-analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Polyarticular Pain in Elderly Patients
Journal · Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2020)
Original authors · Son CG, Cho SY, Baek YH, et al.
DOI · 10.1155/2020/gwj01601
Summary
Eighteen herbal medicine treatment effect studies (1,542 subjects total) for polyarticular pain in patients aged 65 or older were meta-analyzed. The herbal treatment group showed significant improvements in pain VAS, joint function, and quality of life.
Key figures
Pain Improvement Rate
65.8%
Total Participants
1542 subjects
Analyzed Papers
18 papers
Conclusion
Korean medicine treatment is a safe and effective treatment option for elderly patients with polyarticular pain.
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