Acupuncture for peripheral joint osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Author: Kwon, Y., Pittler, M. & Ernst, E. Conference/Journal: Rheumatology Date published: 2006 Other: Volume ID: 45 , Pages: 1331-7 , Word Count: 23 To evaluate the evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture for peripheral joint osteoarthritis. Ten studies demonstrated greater pain reduction in the acupuncture groups.