Clinical Efficacy of Using Knee Bi Tang for Internal Administration and External Washing in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of internal administration and external washing of Knee Bi Tang in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.Methods A total of 90 patients with knee osteoarthritis were admitted to Liaocheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital from June 2021 to June 2023,and were divided into groups by random number table method,with 45 cases in each group.The control group received treatment with losoprofen sodium tablets,while the observation group received treatment with internal and external administration of knee bi decoction.The total clinical effective rate,joint function,pain level and quality of life before and after treatment were compared between the two groups.Results The total clinical effective rate of the control group was 86.67%,while that of the observation group was 100%,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).The Lequesne score and visual analogue scale/score(VAS)score of the observation group were lower than those of the control group,and the quality of life scale score was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion The treatment of knee osteoarthritis patients with internal administration and external washing of Knee Bi Tang can achieve outstanding clinical efficacy.It can effectively promote the improvement of knee joint function in patients,reduce pain levels,and promote the improvement of quality of life.
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