Pain medicine : the official journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine
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Meta Analysis
Effects of Acupuncture on Postoperative Pain after Total Knee Replacement: Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis.
To identify the analgesic effectiveness of acupuncture after total knee replacement by systematic review. ⋯ As an adjunct modality, the use of acupuncture is associated with reduced pain and use of analgesic medications in postoperative patients. In particular, ear acupuncture 1 day before surgery could reduce analgesia .