Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Journal · Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
Original authors · Choi YS, Han KW, Lee JH, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118567
Summary
Ten RCTs (total 726 patients) analyzing effects of combined herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome were meta-analyzed. The combination treatment was significantly superior to acupuncture alone in symptom improvement and nerve conduction recovery.
Key figures
Symptom improvement rate
87%
Total participants
726 patients
Conclusion
Combination of herbal medicine and acupuncture shows synergistic effects in carpal tunnel syndrome treatment.
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