Leeches (Hirudinea) for osteoarthritis

To assess the benefits and harms of leeches compared with placebo, no intervention or any other active treatment in people with osteoarthritis.

This is a protocol.

Health topics:

Rheumatology > Osteoarthritis > Non-pharmacological treatment

Published:

23 February 2014

Authors:

Croft AM, Chandra S, Perez Fernandez G, Michalsen A

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Croft AM, Chandra S, Perez Fernandez G, Michalsen A. Leeches (Hirudinea) for osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD010962. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010962