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Yes — knee osteoarthritis is one of the better-studied applications of acupuncture. A 2024 meta-analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, covering 80 randomized trials and nearly 10,000 patients, found that acupuncture significantly reduced pain and improved physical function compared to both sham acupuncture and no treatment. Though more research is needed, it is considered a reasonable option alongside conservative treatments like physical therapy or NSAIDs.

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