Efficacy of Fu's subcutaneous needling in the treatment of neck-type cervical spondylosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As a minimally invasive technique, Fu's subcutaneous needling (FSN) has been widely adopted in Chinese clinical practice for managing neck-type cervical spondylosis (CS). However, current evidence regarding its therapeutic efficacy remains inconclusive due to methodological limitations in existing studies. This systematic review and meta-analysis therefore sought to quantitatively synthesize available randomized controlled trials to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of FSN for this prevalent musculoskeletal disorder.

Methods

This study protocol was prospectively registered in PROSPERO (Registration ID: CRD420251036627). The databases searched include PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Dat

SUBMITTER: Ren H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12419415 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature