Is acupuncture effective for knee osteoarthritis? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Is acupuncture effective for knee osteoarthritis? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Introduction Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the leading causes of disability. The effectiveness of acupuncture for treating KOA remains controversial. This protocol describes the method of a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for treating...

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Main Authors:	Jing-Wen Yang, Jian-Feng Tu, Myeong Soo Lee, Chuan-Yang Liu, Ling-Yu Qi, Fang-Ting Yu, Shi-Yan Yan, Jin-Ling Li, Lu-Lu Lin, Xiao-Wan Hao, Xin-Tong Su, Li-Qiong Wang
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Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2022-01-01
Series:	BMJ Open
Online Access:	https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/1/e052270.full
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