Observation of the efficacy of acupuncture in promoting recovery after hip fracture surgery: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative patients with hip fractures (HFs) frequently experience severe pain, swelling, and restricted mobility in the affected joint, substantially compromising their quality of life. As a non-pharmacological intervention, acupuncture has shown promise in supporting rehabilitation following various fractures, a notion corroborated by a growing body of clinical research. Therefore, this study aims to systematically assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in promoting postoperative recovery among patients after HF surgery.

Methods

The study will randomly divide 244 patients into either the acupuncture group or the sham acupuncture group with an allocation ratio of 1:1. All patients will receive four treatments within a one-week period and a follow-up eva

SUBMITTER: Wang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12648942 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature