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KMID : 0615720170340030059
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Jouranl of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion society
2017 Volume.34 No. 3 p.59 ~ p.69
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Randomized Controlled Trials of Miniscalpel Acupuncture for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Cited in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database
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Yoon Sang-Hoon
Kim Yoon-Sik
Kwon Min-Goo
Kwon Chan-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study analyzed the current status of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of miniscalpel acupuncture for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) in China.
Methods: A literature search was performed using the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database. All studies up to June 7th, 2017 were searched. The quality of included RCTs was assessed with the Jadad scale.
Results: Five RCTs were finally included in this review. The overall quality of the RCTs was assessed as low. All articles evaluated miniscalpel acupuncture as monotherapy or in combination with filiform needle therapy, drug injection therapy, Tuina treatment, thermal coagulation therapy, or spinal decompression. Miniscalpel acupuncture as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy showed greater therapeutic effect and fewer adverse effects.
Conclusion: Miniscalpel acupuncture is a safe and effective nonpharmacological treatment for LSS. However, high-quality studies with consistent treatment protocols are needed to confirm these findings.
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KEYWORD
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Acupuncture, Korean Medicine, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Miniscalpel Acupuncture
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