Acupuncture reduces pain and opioid use for total knee replacement surgery patients

Patients who have acupuncture during total knee replacement surgery report less pain and need far fewer opioids to manage their discomfort, according to a study being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2021 annual meeting.

Source: Medical Xpress

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