Table 2.
Pain relief and shoulder joint function recovery at 1 week and 4 weeks after randomization.
| Acupuncture group | Control group | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week after randomization | |||
| Pain intensity measured by VAS | 1.25 ± 0.36 | 3.695 ± 1.16 | <0.0001 |
| McGill pain questionnaire | 5.32 ± 1.24 | 18.48 ± 2.65 | <0.0001 |
| Shoulder joint function score | 162.45 ± 10.65 | 158.68 ± 8.56 | 0.0372 |
| 4 weeks after randomization | |||
| Pain intensity measured by VAS | 1.15 ± 0.30 | 6.05 ± 1.31 | <0.0001 |
| McGill pain questionnaire | 3.32 ± 1.18 | 25.48 ± 3.92 | <0.0001 |
| Shoulder joint function score | 208.65 ± 12.95 | 116.52 ± 9.86 | <0.0001 |