Evaluation of electroacupuncture for symptom modification in a rodent model of spontaneous osteoarthritis.

Acupuncture in Medicine : Journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society
Alexa P SpittlerKelly S Santangelo

Abstract

Faced with the frustration of chronic discomfort and restricted mobility due to osteoarthritis (OA), many individuals have turned to acupuncture for relief. However, the efficacy of acupuncture for OA is uncertain, as much of the evidence is inconclusive. The purpose of this study was to evaluate electroacupuncture (EA) in a rodent model of OA such that conclusions regarding its effectiveness for symptom or disease modification could be drawn. Ten 12-month-old male Hartley guinea pigs-which characteristically have moderate to advanced OA at this age-were randomly assigned to receive EA for knee OA (n = 5) or anesthesia only (control group, n = 5). Treatments were performed three times weekly for 3 weeks, followed by euthanasia 2 weeks later. Gait analysis and enclosure monitoring were performed weekly to evaluate changes in movement. Serum was collected for inflammatory biomarker testing. Knee joints were collected for histology and gene expression. Animals receiving EA had significantly greater changes in movement parameters compared to those receiving anesthesia only. There was a tendency toward decreased serum protein concentrations of complement component 3 (C3) in the EA group compared to the control group. Structural and ...Continue Reading

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