Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Knee Ligament Injury
Journal · Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy (2024)
Original authors · Park JB, Yoo JE, Lee HY, et al.
DOI · 10.1007/s00167-2024-07934
Summary
Twenty-two studies published between 2008 and 2024 were systematically analyzed to evaluate the effect of Korean medicine treatment for knee ligament injury. Evidence for acupuncture treatment and herbal medicine was most abundant, and utilization in post-surgical rehabilitation was increasing.
Key figures
Analyzed Studies
22 studies
Evidence Trend
Increasing
Conclusion
Korean medicine treatment shows promising evidence in both conservative treatment and post-surgical rehabilitation of knee ligament injuries.
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