Clinical Efficacy of Different Therapies for Painful Shoulder Conditions: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT: Objective: This study aimed to evaluate, through a network meta-analysis, the short- and long-term efficacy of both Western medical therapies and traditional Chinese medical therapy (acupuncture) in improving symptoms of shoulder pain. Methods: A comprehensive computer-based search was conducted in Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and PubMed databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) related to Western and Chinese medical treatments for shoulder pain measured by visual analogue scale (VAS) scores. All researchers independently screened and selected studies, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias. Studies that met quality standards were analyzed using Stata 16.0 and Review Manager 5.4 software. Results: A total of 269 articles were retrieved, and

SUBMITTER: Chen KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12652823 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature