Complementary and alternative medicine in osteoarthritis.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.pmrj.2012.01.012.
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Abstract
The intent of this focused clinical review is to assess the current literature on a variety of complementary and alternative medicine treatments for osteoarthritis. This review assesses acupuncture techniques, moxibustion, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, low-level laser therapy, and massage. These treatment methods are growing in popularity among the general public. It is important that providers become aware of the existing literature regarding the efficacy of these alternative methods for the treatment of osteoarthritis to adequately respond to the inquiries of our patients.
Medical subject headings
- Acupuncture Therapy
- Complementary Therapies
- Osteoarthritis