Meta analysis on the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis

Objective: Systematic evaluation of the clinical efficacy and safety of acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis. Method: Computer retrieval of randomized controlled trials (RCT) on acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis in China (CNKI), Wanfang, VIP (VIP), PubMed, Cochrane Library etc. To October 2019 29; and using Review Manager 5.3 software to conduct Meta analysis of the literature incorporated. Results: 23 literature, total 1844 patients, 928 trial group, 916 control group. Meta analysis showed total efficiency in improving (OR=3.48,95% CI= [2.55,4.76], P< 0.00001), VAS score (MD=-2.27,95% CI= [-2.87, -1.67], P<0.00001), WOMAC score (MD=-14.55,95% CI= [-18.67, -10.43], P<0.00001), etc., the trial group was superior to the control group.Conclusion: Acupuncture therapy for knee osteers clear advantages.