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Pharmacopuncture for lumbar herniated intervertebral disc: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Byun DY, Kim H, Han SH, Kim KW, Lee JH, Chung WS, Song MY, Cho JH.

Complement Ther Clin Pract.

2021

43

101369.

10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101369.

33765550

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33765550

Acupuncture*
Humans
Intervertebral Disc*
Low Back Pain*
Lumbar Vertebrae
Treatment Outcome

Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation; Meta-analysis; Pharmacopuncture; Systematic review; Traditional Korean medicine.

허리 추간판 탈출증; 요추 추간판 탈출증; 허리디스크; 메타분석; 약침; 체계적 문헌고찰; 한의학

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Introduction: The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of pharmacopuncture treatment for lumbar herniated intervertebral disc (LHIVD).

Methods: Databases including Korean and Chinese ones were searched to identify all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated the effect of pharmacopuncture on LHIVD. Outcome measurements included pain scale and functional index of the lower back and lower limb. The risk of bias of studies was assessed using Cochrane's Risk of Bias tool, and a meta-analysis was conducted.

Results: Sixteen studies were included in the systematic review, and the quality assessment showed equivocal results. The meta-analysis revealed that pharmacopuncture has a significant effect on pain relief and functional status compared to the control intervention.

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