Database: Study 2 of 26 studies              Database Hip - MA First author and date Mcindoe AK 1995 Version consulted A Condition osteoarthritis of hip Study type RCT N / Groupings 32 / (a) EA (12); (b) 1 depo-medrol + lignocaine injection (12) Type of acupuncture MA Points used 3 needles in triangular formation, ~2 cm apart, to stimulate periosteum of greater trochanter Parameters used 2-4 Hz, periosteal stimulation Stimulation duration 2 mins Number of sessions 1/wk for 3 wks Follow up 1, 2 and 4 wks Endpoint measure 10 cm VAS, MPQ for pain, mobility scored according to ability to perform 7 everyday activities (climb stairs, shopping, rising from a chair, sitting down, walking 500, 100 or 50 yds) (aggregate score); consumption of analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs Outcome analgesic use decreased in both groups for more than 4 wks, with a somewhat greater effect in group (a); there was no change in mobility for either modality Additional notes - Analysis / problems - References Mcindoe AK, Young K, Bone ME A comparison of acupuncture with intra-articular steroid injection as analgesia for osteoarthritis of the hip. Acupuncture in Medicine. 1995 Nov; 13(2): 67-70 Secondary references [abstract: Mcindoe AK A comparison of acupuncture with intra-articular steroid injection as analgesia for osteoarthritis of the hip. Medical Acupuncture. 1996 Fall-Winter; 8(2): 32] Data entry code JHc057