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The Effect of Acupuncture on Hand and Wrist Pain Intensity, Functional Status, and Quality of Life in Adults: A Systematic Review
2022 Feb 01 Medical Acupuncture Trinh K, Zhou F, Belski N, Deng J, Wong CY
Systematic Review Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Neck, Shoulder, Arm & Wrist PainAcupuncture may be effective and safe for short-term pain reduction and functional improvement in hand-and-wrist conditions.

Acupuncture and related interventions for the treatment of symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome
2018 Dec 04 Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Choi GH, Wieland LS, Lee H, Sim H, Lee MS, Shin BC
We do not have enough good information from current studies to be sure about the effects of acupuncture and related treatments for CTS. We need larger and better‐quality studies to understand any effects of acupuncture and related interventions on symptoms of CTS.
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Neck, Shoulder, Arm & Wrist Pain
Acupuncture at Tiaokou (ST38) for Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis: What Strengths Does It Have? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
2018 Apr 22 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Yang C, Lv TT, Yu TY, Wong S, Lu MQ, Li YZ
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Neck, Shoulder, Arm & Wrist PainCompared with other therapies, acupuncture at ST38 appeared to reach a better therapeutic effectiveness in improving the recovery of shoulder joint mobility.

Effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of shoulder pain: a systematic review of published randomised clinical trials
2017 Dec 1 Physiotherapy A. Rubio M. Mansfield J. Lewis
Systematic Review Neck, Shoulder, Arm & Wrist Pain Frozen ShoulderAcupuncture combined with physiotherapy or exercise was found to be more effective for frozen shoulder than physiotherapy or exercise alone in the short and long term.

Acupuncture for Treating Whiplash Associated Disorder: A Systematic Review of Randomised Clinical Trials
2014 May 8 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Moon, T.-W., Posadzki, P., Choi, T.-Y., et al.
Acupuncture or electroacupuncture is effective in pain reduction but less evidence is shown in the reduction of neck disability or range of motion.
Systematic Review Neck, Shoulder, Arm & Wrist Pain WhiplashResearch insights are moderated by the Research Hub team and offer an at-a-glance overview of interesting research findings.

2022 Medical Acupuncture
Acupuncture may be effective and safe for short-term pain reduction and functional improvement in hand-and-wrist conditions.
Systematic Review Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The Effect of Acupuncture on Hand and Wrist Pain Intensity, Functional Status, and Quality of Life in Adults: A Systematic Review
Trinh K, Zhou F, Belski N, Deng J, Wong CY

2018 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Compared with other therapies, acupuncture at ST38 appeared to reach a better therapeutic effectiveness in improving the recovery of shoulder joint mobility.
Systematic Review
Acupuncture at Tiaokou (ST38) for Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis: What Strengths Does It Have? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Yang C, Lv TT, Yu TY, Wong S, Lu MQ, Li YZ

2017 Physiotherapy
Acupuncture combined with physiotherapy or exercise was found to be more effective for frozen shoulder than physiotherapy or exercise alone in the short and long term.
Systematic Review Frozen Shoulder
Effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of shoulder pain: a systematic review of published randomised clinical trials
A. Rubio M. Mansfield J. Lewis

2014 BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Moderate quality studies suggest that acupuncture is more effective than sham acupuncture for lateral elbow pain.
Systematic Review
Acupuncture and moxibustion for lateral elbow pain: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Gadau M, Yeung WF, Liu H, Zaslawski C, Tan YS, Wang FC, et al.

2010 The Journal of Pain
A meta-analysis of acupuncture versus steroid block therapy favored acupuncture in terms of responder rate.
Systematic Review
Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Lee, H., Shim, H., Shin, B., et al.
Review Articles
Review articles summarise and critically evaluate the current state of research on a specific topic or field by synthesising multiple primary research studies.

The Effect of Acupuncture on Hand and Wrist Pain Intensity, Functional Status, and Quality of Life in Adults: A Systematic Review
2022 Feb 01 Medical Acupuncture Trinh K, Zhou F, Belski N, Deng J, Wong CY
Systematic Review Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Neck, Shoulder, Arm & Wrist PainAcupuncture may be effective and safe for short-term pain reduction and functional improvement in hand-and-wrist conditions.

Acupuncture and related interventions for the treatment of symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome
2018 Dec 04 Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Choi GH, Wieland LS, Lee H, Sim H, Lee MS, Shin BC
We do not have enough good information from current studies to be sure about the effects of acupuncture and related treatments for CTS. We need larger and better‐quality studies to understand any effects of acupuncture and related interventions on symptoms of CTS.
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Neck, Shoulder, Arm & Wrist Pain
Acupuncture at Tiaokou (ST38) for Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis: What Strengths Does It Have? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
2018 Apr 22 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Yang C, Lv TT, Yu TY, Wong S, Lu MQ, Li YZ
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Neck, Shoulder, Arm & Wrist PainCompared with other therapies, acupuncture at ST38 appeared to reach a better therapeutic effectiveness in improving the recovery of shoulder joint mobility.

Effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of shoulder pain: a systematic review of published randomised clinical trials
2017 Dec 1 Physiotherapy A. Rubio M. Mansfield J. Lewis
Systematic Review Neck, Shoulder, Arm & Wrist Pain Frozen ShoulderAcupuncture combined with physiotherapy or exercise was found to be more effective for frozen shoulder than physiotherapy or exercise alone in the short and long term.

Acupuncture for Treating Whiplash Associated Disorder: A Systematic Review of Randomised Clinical Trials
2014 May 8 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Moon, T.-W., Posadzki, P., Choi, T.-Y., et al.
Acupuncture or electroacupuncture is effective in pain reduction but less evidence is shown in the reduction of neck disability or range of motion.
Systematic Review Neck, Shoulder, Arm & Wrist Pain WhiplashClinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that involve people and are conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new treatments or interventions, such as drugs, medical devices, or behavioural therapies.
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The effectiveness of acupuncture and moxibustion for treating tenosynovitis
2020 Dec 04 Medicine Huang S, Fan Q, Xiong J, Liao K, Hua F, Xiang J, et al.
Evidence showed that acupuncture is valid for treating De Quervain's tenosynovitis. It also showed that it improves the local blood circulation of the lesion by promoting the repair of muscles, tendons and other soft tissues.
Study Protocol De Quervains Tenosynovitis Neck, Shoulder, Arm & Wrist Pain
Acupuncture for lateral epicondylitis: A prisma-compliant protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
2020 Sep 11 Medicine Kim, Ha-Na KMDa; Goo, Bonhyuk KMD, PhDb, ∗; Nam, Sang-Soo KMD, et al.
Acupuncture treatments are effective in releasing neurotransmitters to relief tendinopathy. In this study, it is reported to have increase blood flow and collagen proliferation to help regenerate the tendon. Since lateral epicondylitis is a degenerative condition from repetitive damage rather than an inflammatory condition. The effect of acupuncture on recovery from the damaged tendon provides long term alternative and overall improved quality of life for elbow pain patients.
Study Protocol Neck, Shoulder, Arm & Wrist Pain
Acupuncture and manual therapy for rotator cuff tears: A protocol for systematic review and meta analysis
2020 May 22 Medicine Tang H, Luo F, Fan H, Huang L, Liao S, Yu W, et al.
The research shows that acupuncture can reduce the sensitivity of tissue to pain and improve joint activity. It can reduce pain by enhancing exchange between rotator cuff cartilage fluids and increasing joint mobility. The study protocol will showcase effeciacy of acupuncture to relief pain for rotator cuff injuries.
Study Protocol Neck, Shoulder, Arm & Wrist PainPresentation Slides

Systematic Review
Acupuncture may be effective and safe for short-term pain reduction and functional improvement in hand-and-wrist conditions.
Trinh K, Zhou F, Belski N, Deng J, Wong CY

Systematic Review
Compared with other therapies, acupuncture at ST38 appeared to reach a better therapeutic effectiveness in improving the recovery of shoulder joint mobility.
Yang C, Lv TT, Yu TY, Wong S, Lu MQ, Li YZ

Systematic Review
Acupuncture combined with physiotherapy or exercise was found to be more effective for frozen shoulder than physiotherapy or exercise alone in the short and long term.
A. Rubio M. Mansfield J. Lewis

Systematic Review
Moderate quality studies suggest that acupuncture is more effective than sham acupuncture for lateral elbow pain.
Gadau M, Yeung WF, Liu H, Zaslawski C, Tan YS, Wang FC, et al

Systematic Review
A meta-analysis of acupuncture versus steroid block therapy favored acupuncture in terms of responder rate.
Lee, H., Shim, H., Shin, B., Jung, A., Lee, M., & Ernst, E.
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A Systematic Review published in 2022 in the journal Medical Acupuncture found that Acupuncture may be effective and safe for short-term pain reduction and functional improvement in hand-and-wrist conditions. In the 10 included RCTs (622 participants), 6 had a low risk of bias. For cryotherapy-induced pain, 1 trial showed significant pain reduction post treatment. For rheumatoid arthritis, 1 trial shown significant pain reduction and function improvements post treatment and short-term. For carpal tunnel syndrome, 1 trial showed significant pain reduction and functional improvements intermediate-term, while 3 trials suggested no significant difference. For tenosynovitis, 1 trial showed significant pain reduction and function improvements short-term. For poststroke impairments, 1 trial showed significant function improvements post treatment and at short-term, while another trial suggested no significant difference. No significant improvements were noted for trapezio-metacarpal joint osteoarthritis. In 2 trials, adverse effects occurred in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome; yet acupuncture appeared to be relatively safe.
A Systematic Review published in 2018 in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that Compared with other therapies, acupuncture at ST38 appeared to reach a better therapeutic effectiveness in improving the recovery of shoulder joint mobility. The results of our meta-analysis revealed significant differences in acupuncture at Tiaokou (as sole treatment or in combination with shoulder acupoints) versus other therapies (acupuncture at shoulder acupoints, tuina, exercise of the affected shoulder, and oral NSAIDs) for the relief of shoulder pain. What is more, compared with other therapies, acupuncture at Tiaokou appeared to reach a better therapeutic effectiveness in improving the recovery of shoulder joint mobility.
A Systematic Review published in 2017 in the journal Physiotherapy found that Acupuncture combined with physiotherapy or exercise was found to be more effective for frozen shoulder than physiotherapy or exercise alone in the short and long term. Shoulder pain is a leading musculoskeletal pain complaint, and is responsible for high morbidity with marked impact on quality of life. Acupuncture is a modality commonly employed in the treatment of shoulder conditions; however, past systematic reviews investigating its effectiveness have been inconclusive, noting a paucity of good quality research. A new body of research has since been published, and is included within this review. The objective of this systematic review was therefore to investigate the current evidence base for the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of shoulder pain.
A Systematic Review published in 2014 in the journal BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies found that Moderate quality studies suggest that acupuncture is more effective than sham acupuncture for lateral elbow pain. All studies had at least one domain rated as high risk or uncertain risk of bias in the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Results from three RCTs of moderate quality showed that acupuncture was more effective than sham acupuncture. Results from 10 RCTs of mostly low quality showed that acupuncture or moxibustion was superior or equal to conventional treatment, such as local anesthetic injection, local steroid injection, non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs, or ultrasound. There were six low quality RCTs that compared acupuncture and moxibustion combined with manual acupuncture alone, and all showed that acupuncture and moxibustion combined was superior to manual acupuncture alone.
A Systematic Review published in 2010 in the journal The Journal of Pain found that A meta-analysis of acupuncture versus steroid block therapy favored acupuncture in terms of responder rate. Our systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrate that the evidence for acupuncture as a symptomatic therapy of carpal tunnel syndrome is encouraging but not convincing. The total number of included RCTs and their methodological quality were low. Further rigorous studies are required to establish whether acupuncture has therapeutic value for this indication.
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