Clinical effect on the combination of Zhuobi Formula and Chinese medicine drench-soak therapy on gonarthromeningi-tis of phlegm dampness and collateral abstruction
Objective To observe the clinical effect of the combination of Zhuobi Formula and Chinese medicine drench-soak therapy on gonarthromeningitis of phlegm dampness and collateral abstruction.Methods Totally 92 patients with gonarthromeningitis of phlegm dampness and collateral abstruction were randomly assinged into control group(n =46)and treat-ment group(n =46).All patients were given Etoricoxib Tablets,the patients of treatment group were additionally given Zhuobi Formula and Chinese medicine drench-soak therapy.The treatment was performed for two weeks,aiming to compare the cura-tive effect,the scores of visual analogue scale(VAS)and Lysholm knee,and the levels of C-reactive protein(CRP)and e-rythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR)between groups before and after treatment.The circumference of knee joint was assessed.Results The total effective rate in the treatment group was better than that of the control group(91.30%[42/46]vs 73.91%[34/46],P<0.05).Significantly reduced VAS pain scores(P<0.05)and significantly increased Lysholm knee scores(P<0.05)were detected in both groups,and the treatment group was superior to the control group for pain VAS and Lysholm knee score(both P<0.05).After treatment,the levels of CRP and ESR in the two groups were significantly lower(P<0.05),and the decrease in the treatment group was more significant(P<0.05).After treatment,the circumference of knee joint was sig-nificantly shorter(P<0.05),and which in the treatment group was more common(P<0.05).Conclusion For gonarthromeningitis of phlegm dampness and collateral abstruction,the combination of Zhuobi Formula and and Chinese medicine drench-soak therapy can effectively reduce the degree of pain,improve the function of knee joint movement,relieve knee joint swelling,and reduce the level of inflammatory factors,which is a therapeutic means conducive to their rehabilitation.
Joint diseaseSynovitisKnee injuryTraditional Chinese medicine therapy