Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Treating Sciatica: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Joint Authors
Qin, Zongshi
Liu, Xiaoxu
Zhai, Yanbing
Liu, Zhishun
Wu, Jiani
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This is a systematic review and meta-analysis, which aimed to assess the current evidence on the effects and safety of acupuncture for treating sciatica.
In this review, a total of 11 randomized controlled trials were included.
As a result, we found that the use of acupuncture may be more effective than drugs and may enhance the effect of drugs for patients with sciatica, but because of the insufficient number of relevant and rigorous studies, the evidence is limited.
Future trials using rigorous methodology, appropriate comparisons, and clinically relevant outcomes should be conducted.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Qin, Zongshi& Liu, Xiaoxu& Wu, Jiani& Zhai, Yanbing& Liu, Zhishun. 2015. Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Treating Sciatica: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061489
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Qin, Zongshi…[et al.]. Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Treating Sciatica: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061489
American Medical Association (AMA)
Qin, Zongshi& Liu, Xiaoxu& Wu, Jiani& Zhai, Yanbing& Liu, Zhishun. Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Treating Sciatica: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061489
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1061489