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Pharmacopuncture for lumbar herniated intervertebral disc: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Da-Young Byun1, Hyungsuk Kim1, Si-Hoon Han2
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
Introduction:
The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of pharmacopuncture treatment for lumbar herniated intervertebral disc (LHIVD).
Methods:
Databases including Korean and Chinese ones were searched to identify all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated the effect of pharmacopuncture on LHIVD. Outcome measurements included pain scale and functional index of the lower back and lower limb. The risk of bias of studies was assessed using Cochrane's Risk of Bias tool, and a meta-analysis was conducted.
Results:
Sixteen studies were included in the systematic review, and the quality assessment showed equivocal results. The meta-analysis revealed that pharmacopuncture has a significant effect on pain relief and functional status compared to the control intervention.
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