Osteoarthritis of the Hip
A randomised trial to compare the effectiveness of acupuncture with advice and exercises on the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip was carried out. The average age in group A was 66 years and in group B it was 68 years. Patients were assessed for pain and functional ability, Conclusion, this trial supports that acupuncture is more effective than advice and exercises in the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip.
Acupunct Med 2001 Jun;19(1):19-26