The effects of acupuncture after thyroid surgery: A randomized, controlled trial
Iacobone M, Citton M, Zanella S, Scarpa M, Pagura G, Tropea S, Galligioni H, Ceccherelli F, Feltracco P, Viel G, Nitti D · Surgery · 2014 December 1
DOI 10.1016/j.surg.2014.08.062
Objective
Acupuncture is a safe and well-tolerated treatment for pain relief. Previous studies supported the effectiveness of several acupuncture techniques for postoperative pain. The aim of this randomized, controlled trial was to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in reducing pain after thyroid surgery.
Conclusions
This academic research showed high efficacy of acupuncture for pain relief after thyroid surgery. Patients with regular acupuncture treatments required less pain killers and experienced less side effects.
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