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Complementary and alternative medicine in osteoarthritis.
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20010, USA. ajweege@yahoo.com
Summary
This review examines complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for osteoarthritis, including acupuncture, TENS, and massage. It highlights the growing patient interest and need for provider awareness of CAM efficacy in osteoarthritis management.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Pain Management
- Integrative Medicine
Background:
- Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease.
- Patients increasingly seek complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for OA symptom relief.
- Healthcare providers need evidence-based information on CAM for OA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current literature on CAM treatments for osteoarthritis.
- To assess the efficacy of specific CAM modalities for OA.
- To inform healthcare providers about CAM options for OA patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of complementary and alternative medicine treatments for osteoarthritis.
- Assessment of acupuncture techniques.
- Evaluation of moxibustion, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and massage.
Main Results:
- Growing public interest in CAM for osteoarthritis.
- Need for critical evaluation of CAM efficacy in OA.
- Importance of provider knowledge regarding CAM for OA.
Conclusions:
- CAM therapies are increasingly popular for osteoarthritis management.
- Evidence on the efficacy of various CAM treatments for OA requires further assessment.
- Healthcare providers should be informed about CAM literature to address patient inquiries effectively.
