title: [Acupuncture in rheumatology. Case contribution].
abstract: Results obtained by acupuncture treatment of patients with rheumatic diseases were analysed. Clinical, serological and psychological parameters were evaluated at the beginning and end of treatment. Results showed variations in pain intensity, articular function, inflammation, anxiety and bodily condition. The results are accompanied by a description of the limits of the research conducted.
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000523:psychology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001168:Arthritis / Q000209:etiology; D016918:Arthritis, Reactive / Q000628:therapy; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000628:therapy; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000628:therapy; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000150:complications; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D013561:Symbolism
vernacular_title: L'agopuntura in reumatologia. Contributo casistico.