Acupuncture is a key component of Chinese medicine. It describes a series of procedures involving the stimulation of skin through penetration of fine, single-use, sterile needles that result in the release of neurotransmitters. Although its use is on the growing trend, considerable controversy surrounds its value as a therapy. Standard randomized controlled trials that adhere to the accepted criteria should be conducted in the future to ensure the effectiveness of acupuncture. This article summarizes the current evidence regarding the use of acupuncture. It includes a description of the history, mode of operation, treatment of a variety of chronic disorders related to inflammation, and future directions for acupuncture use. Published clinical trials support the view that acupuncture is a possible candidate for the treatment of several chronic inflammation-related disorders.

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与针灸干预相关的临床事件，用于治疗慢性炎症相关疾病。

针灸是中医药的重要组成部分。它描述了一系列程序，这些程序涉及通过穿透细致的一次性无菌针头刺入皮肤来刺激皮肤，从而导致神经递质的释放。尽管其使用正在增长的趋势中，但其作为治疗方法的价值仍引起很大争议。将来应进行符合公认标准的标准随机对照试验，以确保针灸的有效性。本文总结了有关针灸的最新证据。它包括病史，手术方式，与炎症有关的各种慢性疾病的治疗方法以及针灸使用的未来方向的描述。