Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Treating Sciatica: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Authors Qin Z, Liu X, Wu J, Zhai Y, Liu Z
Category Systematic review
JournalEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Year 2015
Links Pubmed, DOI, PubMed Central

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This is a systematic review and meta-analysis, which aimed to assess the current evidence on the effects and safety of acupuncture for treating sciatica. In this review, a total of 11 randomized controlled trials were included. As a result, we found that the use of acupuncture may be more effective than drugs and may enhance the effect of drugs for patients with sciatica, but because of the insufficient number of relevant and rigorous studies, the evidence is limited. Future trials using rigorous methodology, appropriate comparisons, and clinically relevant outcomes should be conducted.
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First added on: Dec 12, 2015