[Bibliometric analysis of literature on acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of knee osteoarthritis]

Abstract

Objective: To reflect present situation of studies on acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA), so as to provide thinking and evidence for further studies.

Methods: Quantitative analysis on acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of KOA is carried out with bibliometric method, using CNKI as data resource.

Results: Altogether 98 papers are effective, which are published on 48 journals; more clinical studies are involved; combined therapy is commonly-uesd method, and Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xuehai (SP 10), Neixiyan (EX-LE 4), Dubi (ST 35) are commonly-used acupoints.

Conclusion: The level of clinical study on acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of KOA is lower; studies on the mechanism are insufficient; it is suggested that studies on the best combined program of comprehensive treatment ways need to be further strengthened.