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  • Pain Management
  • Neuromodulation

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  • Effective management of postoperative pain (POP) is crucial for surgical recovery.
  • Conventional pain medications, such as opioids, can cause significant adverse effects.
  • Electroacupuncture (EA) presents a potential alternative or complementary strategy for POP relief.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review studies evaluating EA for POP management.
  • To assess EA's efficacy as a neuromodulatory technique for pain relief.
  • To synthesize evidence on EA's role in enhancing surgical recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of studies published within the last 5 years.
  • Searched 7 major databases for relevant articles.
  • Included 18 studies (Level 2 evidence) evaluating EA for POP.

Main Results:

  • Most studies reported statistically significant reductions in pain intensity following EA.
  • EA demonstrated potential for enhanced pain control and improved recovery metrics.
  • Evidence suggests EA may reduce the need for opioid medications.

Conclusions:

  • EA shows promise as an adjunct therapy for managing postoperative pain.
  • Further high-quality research is needed to confirm EA's effectiveness and optimize treatment parameters.
  • EA may offer an opioid-sparing approach to pain management.