Journal of Acupuncture Research

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Acupotomy for Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment Syndrome: A Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

  • Hye Min Kim (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Jae Soo Kim (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Hyun Jong Lee (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Jung Hee Lee (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Sung Chul Lim (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Yun Kyu Lee (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University)
  • Received : 2024.04.24
  • Accepted : 2024.05.21
  • Published : 2024.05.31
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Abstract

This review aims to analyze the efficacy of acupotomy in treating superior cluneal nerve entrapment syndrome (SCNES) by summarizing the findings of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The RCTs were retrieved from seven databases (i.e., the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Korean Studies Information Service System, Research Information Service System, and Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System). Seven RCTs were selected for this review. The results indicate that acupotomy is promising for providing significant pain relief and improving function in patients with SCNES. However, more high-quality RCTs are required to establish the long-term effectiveness and safety of acupotomy. This review provides valuable insights for clinicians and researchers in the management of SCNES.

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