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Acupotomy for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review protocol.

Qinguang Xu, Hanjun Qiu, Zhixiong Zhu, Yueyi Wang, Shirong Yang, Zhuyi Si, Dong Shen, Xuezong Wang, Yi Di, Chaojie Lu and 2 more

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Article in Medicine, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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0.4field-weighted citation impact, top 35% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. GAB2 inhibits chondrocyte apoptosis through PI3K-AKT signaling in osteoarthritis.International journal of clinical and experimental pathology · 2020
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Qinguang XuDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Fenghua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province.
Hanjun QiuDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Fenghua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province.
Zhixiong ZhuDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Fenghua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province.
Yueyi WangDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Fenghua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province.
Shirong YangDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Fenghua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province.
Zhuyi SiDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Fenghua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province.
Dong ShenDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Fenghua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province.
Xuezong WangShi's Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yi DiDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Fenghua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province.
Chaojie LuDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Fenghua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province.
Xu KangDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Fenghua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province.
Xiang WangShi's Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CNShuguang Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundKnee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most common form of arthritis, leading to pain disability in seniors and increased health care utilization. Acupotomy has been widely used to treat KOA. But its efficiency has not been scientifically and methodically evaluated. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupotomy for the treatment of patients with KOA.

methodsRelevant studies will be searched from the databases of PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, China Knowledge Resource Integrated Database, Weipu Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals, SinoMed, and Wanfang Database from their inception to June 10, 2019. Two researchers will independently select studies, collect data, and assess the methodology quality by the Cochrane risk of bias tool.

resultsThe systematic review will provide high-quality evidence to assess the efficacy and safety of acupotomy for KOA by pain, stiffness, and dysfunction of knee joint, and quality of life, as well as adverse events.

conclusionThe systematic review will provide evidence to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupotomy therapy for KOA patients. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: PROSPERO CRD42019132082.

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Acupuncture TherapyAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansKnee JointMaleMiddle AgedOsteoarthritis, KneePain MeasurementQuality of LifeResearch DesignSystematic Reviews as TopicTreatment Outcome

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PMID31574849
PMCPMC6775403
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