Effects of contralateral versus ipsilateral electroacupuncture for analgesia and rehabilitation after unilateral total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial

CONCLUSION: Contralateral EA is more effective than sham EA for treating postoperative pain following TKA, but has an analgesic effect similar to that of ipsilateral EA.TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ChiCTR1800020297 (Chinese Clinical Trial Registry).PMID:38149653 | DOI:10.1177/09645284231211601
Source: Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Source Type: research