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Research: VAS and colleagues,
Listed in Issue 113
Abstract
VAS and colleagues, Centro de Salud de Dos Hermanas, Sevilla, Spain, jvas@acmas.com, has conducted a series of case studies on acupuncture and moxibustion as an adjunct treatment for arthritis of the knee.
Background
The aim of this observational study was to serve as a preparation for a randomized controlled trial.
Methodology
Patients who had been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee were treated with weekly acupuncture. Outcome measures included pain, consumption of analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication, disability, and sleep disturbance.
Results
563 patients were treated over a period of 3 years. They were mostly elderly women. 85% of patients completed the course of treatment. Of these, 75% achieved a reduction in pain of 45% or more.
Conclusion
The degree of pain relief seen in this study warrants further study of acupuncture as an adjunct treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee.
References
Vas J, Perea-Milla E, Mendez C. Acupuncture and moxibustion as an adjunctive treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee: a large case series. Acupuncture in Medicine 22 (1): 23-28, Mar 2004.
