Database: Study 9 of 26 studies              Database Hip - EA First author and date Sahin F 1997 Version consulted C Condition arthritic pain and stiffness Study type case report N / Groupings 1 Type of acupuncture EA Points used shoulder girdle: SI-10, SI-11, SI-12, SI-13, BL-37, BL-38, BL-39, BL-40, SJ-13, SJ-14, SJ-16, LI-13; additional points: SI-4, SI-8, SJ-4, SJ-6, LI-2, LI-4, LI-10; hip girdle: BL-28, BL-29, BL-30, BL-49, BL-50, GB-27, GB-28, GB-29, GB-30; additional points: BL-50, BL-54, BL-60, GB-32, GB-35, ST-34, ST-41, ST-42 Parameters used no details Stimulation duration 20 mins Number of sessions 15 sessions: daily for 10 sessions, once a wk for 5 sessions Follow up 3 mths Endpoint measure no details Outcome at end of 1st session muscle had begun to loosen and range of movement of related joints had increased; by 3rd session patient was able to walk between parallel bars; at end of 15th session patient was able to walk supported by a stick and to use her hands; no relapse after 3 mths Additional notes - Analysis / problems - References Sahin F Critical zone acupuncture for arthritic pain and stiffness. Acupuncture in Medicine. 1997 Nov; 15(2): 110 Secondary references - Data entry code JHc067