Acupuncture not superior to sham acupuncture in knee osteoarthritis, study finds
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 15:14
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have determined that patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee who are treated with traditional Chinese acupuncture (TCA) do not experience any more benefit than those receiving sham acupuncture (placebo). The team did find that the communication style of the acupuncturist could have a significant effect on pain reduction and satisfaction in patients.