Efficacy of acupuncture for chronic knee pain: protocol for a randomised controlled trial using a Zelen design

• Main Authors: Hinman Rana S (Author), McCrory Paul (Author), Pirotta Marie (Author), Relf Ian (Author), Crossley Kay M (Author), Reddy Prasuna (Author), Forbes Andrew (Author), Harris Anthony (Author), Metcalf Ben R (Author), Kyriakides Mary (Author), Novy Kitty (Author), Bennell Kim L (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic knee pain is a common and disabling condition in people over 50 years of age, with knee joint osteoarthritis being a major cause. Acupuncture is a popular form of complementary and alternative medicine for treating pain and d...