Acupuncture for rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Background: The increasing interest in acupuncture for promoting postoperative rehabilitation has encouraged its use in rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but its effectiveness remains controversial.

Objective: This study aims to assess the efficacy of different models of acupuncture-related therapies on pain relief, motor function, inflammation, and overall rehabilitation of the knee after TKA.

Methods: Databases PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science, Scopus, and Clinicaltrials.