Zapping the Brain Fog: Acupuncture for Hip Fracture Patients?

July 11, 2025 1 min read Premium comments

Electroacupuncture needle placement used to modulate cognitive function in perioperative care for elderly patients / Source: Wikimedia Commons and Pfc. Jennifer Kennemer, 16th MPAD

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Forget what you think you know about acupuncture—it’s not just for sore backs or stress relief anymore. In fact, a bold new clinical trial out of Shanghai is asking a surprisingly modern question: can electroacupuncture help prevent postoperative brain fog in elderly hip fracture patients?

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