Research progress of paste massage for of knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease.Its main pathological features include cartilage injury,arthritis and joint dysfunction.With the extension of life expectancy and the change of life style,the prevalence of knee osteoarthritis is increasing year by year,which has a serious impact on the quality of life and health status of patients.In recent years,paste massage,as a traditional Chinese medicine treatment method,has been widely used in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.Paste massage involves applying poultices or herbal preparations to the patient's knee joint and then promoting the penetration and absorption of the drug through massage and kneading to relieve pain,improve joint function and improve quality of life.Compared with traditional drug therapy,paste massage has the advantages of direct action on the lesion site,no toxic side effects and simple operation.This paper aims to summarize the research progress of paste massage in knee osteoarthritis,including mechanism studies,clinical trials and safety evaluation,in order to provide beneficial guidance for the application of paste massage in knee osteoarthritis and promote its effectiveness and safety in clinical practice.