International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Abeer K el Zohiery
Egypt
Research Article
Acupuncture versus Homeopathy as a Complementary Therapy in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Author(s): Soha E Ibrahim, Abeer K el Zohiery, Sameh A Mobasher, Amina Badr Eldin, Mouchira A Mohamed and Aziza A AbdallaSoha E Ibrahim, Abeer K el Zohiery, Sameh A Mobasher, Amina Badr Eldin, Mouchira A Mohamed and Aziza A Abdalla
Background: Osteoarthritis of the knee is a major cause of disability with treatment focused only on control of symptoms. The conservative non surgical management of knee osteoarthritis is to control the signs and symptoms. However, knee replacements are common for knee osteoarthritis. Despite the popularity of both acupuncture and homeopathy, evidence of their efficacy for treatment of osteoarthritis remains controversy. Aim of the work: To assess the efficacy of Acupuncture compared with Homeopathy and with the usual conservative treatment (analgesics and physiotherapy) in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Patients and Methods: Seventy-five patients who had had chronic pain for at least 6 months due to osteoarthritis of the knee (American College of Rheumatology [ACR] criteria and Kellgren-Lawrence score of 2) were admitt.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000259