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Acupuncture with Stainless Steel vs Silver Needles at Different Temperatures for Acute Low Back Pain
May 2022
Acupuncture with Stainless Steel vs Silver Needles at Different Temperatures for Acute Low Back Pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparing the efficacy of two different temperature stimulation in warm acupuncture on acute low back pain: A randomized controlled trial
Integr Med Res. 2022 Mar; 11(1): 100748.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
159 patients with acute low back pain were randomized to receive 3 weeks of warm acupuncture therapy using silver needle at a stronger heat stimulation level (above 43°C) or stainless steel needle at a weaker heat stimulation level (above 40°C). The primary outcome of interest was the modified Oswestry Disability Index (mODI). Secondary outcomes of interest included average pain, three physical si...
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