Acupotomy for Occipital Neuralgia: A Narrative Review

This analysis of clinical research trends aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of autotomy for occipital neuralgia by reviewing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on autotomy for occipital neuralgia that were published between October 2008 and January 2021. A two-step study selection process...

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Main Authors: Han Eung Jo, Yae Gi Min, Hyang Gi Lim, Jung Hee Lee, Hyun-Jong Lee, Sung Chul Lim, Yun Kyu Lee, Jae Soo Kim
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Published: MEDrang Inc. 2025-02-01
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Yae Gi Min
Hyang Gi Lim
Jung Hee Lee
Hyun-Jong Lee
Sung Chul Lim
Yun Kyu Lee
Jae Soo Kim
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description This analysis of clinical research trends aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of autotomy for occipital neuralgia by reviewing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on autotomy for occipital neuralgia that were published between October 2008 and January 2021. A two-step study selection process was conducted by searching both domestic and international databases. Of the initial 305 studies, 11 RCTs were selected for in-depth analysis. The studies were reviewed based on publication year and country, number of participants, illness duration, treatment method, type of treatment tool, stimulation site, stimulation method and depth, treatment frequency, evaluation tool, treatment outcome, adverse events, follow-up data, and potential bias. The analysis of the selected RCTs revealed that autotomy appeared to be effective in reducing the symptoms of occipital neuralgia, with a low incidence of adverse events, suggesting a favorable safety profile. The findings suggest that autotomy is a potentially effective and safe treatment for occipital neuralgia. However, further research is needed to confirm these findings.
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spelling doaj-art-9e5bbbd773dc4729b90c6ee6164fcd392025-08-20T03:15:43ZengMEDrang Inc.Journal of Acupuncture Research2586-288X2586-28982025-02-01421809510.13045/jar.24.0048Acupotomy for Occipital Neuralgia: A Narrative ReviewHan Eung Jo0https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0737-5654Yae Gi Min1https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2298-3883Hyang Gi Lim2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8541-5739Jung Hee Lee3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2771-659XHyun-Jong Lee4https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0779-8433Sung Chul Lim5https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9458-2651Yun Kyu Lee6https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8806-9501Jae Soo Kim7https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4101-8058Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Daegu, KoreaDepartment of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Daegu, Korea Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Daegu, KoreaDepartment of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Daegu, Korea Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Daegu, KoreaDepartment of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Pohang, KoreaDepartment of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Pohang, KoreaDepartment of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Daegu, KoreaThis analysis of clinical research trends aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of autotomy for occipital neuralgia by reviewing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on autotomy for occipital neuralgia that were published between October 2008 and January 2021. A two-step study selection process was conducted by searching both domestic and international databases. Of the initial 305 studies, 11 RCTs were selected for in-depth analysis. The studies were reviewed based on publication year and country, number of participants, illness duration, treatment method, type of treatment tool, stimulation site, stimulation method and depth, treatment frequency, evaluation tool, treatment outcome, adverse events, follow-up data, and potential bias. The analysis of the selected RCTs revealed that autotomy appeared to be effective in reducing the symptoms of occipital neuralgia, with a low incidence of adverse events, suggesting a favorable safety profile. The findings suggest that autotomy is a potentially effective and safe treatment for occipital neuralgia. However, further research is needed to confirm these findings.autotomyoccipital neuralgiatrend analysis
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Acupotomy for Occipital Neuralgia: A Narrative Review
Journal of Acupuncture Research
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occipital neuralgia
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title Acupotomy for Occipital Neuralgia: A Narrative Review
title_full Acupotomy for Occipital Neuralgia: A Narrative Review
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title_short Acupotomy for Occipital Neuralgia: A Narrative Review
title_sort acupotomy for occipital neuralgia a narrative review
topic autotomy
occipital neuralgia
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