Clinical Progress in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis with Traditional Chinese Medicine
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https://doi.org/10.53469/jcmp.2025.07(03).13Keywords:
Traditional Chinese medicine, Knee osteoarthritis, Treatment, Progression, OverviewAbstract
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative disease mainly caused by pathological changes of knee cartilage and subchondral bone. In the early stage, knee pain is the main symptom, and the disease can develop into deformities and mobility disorders in the later stage, which seriously affect the quality of life of patients. As a traditional treatment method, traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages and curative effect, and has been widely used in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. By searching the databases of Wanfang, Weipu and Zhiwei, this paper reviewed the research progress of TCM treatment of knee osteoarthritis, including TCM internal administration, TCM external use, acupuncture and other treatment methods, as well as its mechanism and clinical application, aiming to provide an effective treatment plan for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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