Comparison of Effects by Pharmacopuncture Preparation in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Network Meta-Analysis
Journal · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)
Original authors · Lee JW, Cho KH, Son MJ, et al.
DOI · 10.1186/s12906-2025-04978
Summary
A network meta-analysis comparing effects of various pharmacopuncture preparations used for carpal tunnel syndrome (bee venom pharmacopuncture, placenta pharmacopuncture, Hwangryeonhaedok-tang pharmacopuncture, etc.). Placenta pharmacopuncture showed the highest ranking in nerve conduction improvement.
Key figures
Placenta pharmacopuncture effect ranking
Rank 1
Analyzed studies
19 studies
Conclusion
Placenta pharmacopuncture was analyzed as most effective for nerve function recovery in carpal tunnel syndrome.
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