ReviewFrontiers in surgery2022
Efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS): A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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- Ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca compartment block versus intravenous analgesia in geriatric hip fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials demonstrating superior pain control.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Use of problem-based learning in orthopaedics education: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC medical education · 2024Pooled it
- Precision in the era of intelligent orthopedics: robot-assisted surgery enhances short-term recovery and long-term spinal stability for TLICS-4 thoracolumbar fractures.Neurosurgical review · 2026Article
- Electroacupuncture in glycemic control: Transitioning from clinical controversies to potential basic research.World journal of diabetes · 2025Review
- Effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for carpal tunnel syndrome: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.Integrative medicine research · 2024Review
- Laser Acupuncture Versus Electroacupuncture for Nonsevere Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Medical acupuncture · 2024Article
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Abstract
Aim: We carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and efficacy of electroacupuncture for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chongqing VIP Database (VIP), and Wan Fang Database up to May 2022 for relevant studies. Relevant studies were identified by using specific eligibility criteria and data were extracted. Results: A total of 26 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with 1,698 patients were included. Compared with routine treatment, electroacupuncture treatment had lower visual analog scale (VAS) score [mean difference Conclusion: Our meta-analysis indicated that electroacupuncture had lower VAS score, higher total effective rate, a lower the scores of symptoms and function and electroacupuncture had better electrophysiological parameters. However, these findings needed to be verified further by multicenter, double-blind, and large-sample RCTs.
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