Nghiên cứu kết quả bài thuốc Thái bình HV kết hợp điện châm điều trị thoái hóa khớp gối nguyên phát

Abstract

Objectives: Evaluation of the effectiveness of primary knee osteoarthritis treatment of the Thai binh HV remedy combined with electroacupuncture.

Subjects and methods: A clinical intervention study, comparing before and after with a control group. The study encompassed 60 cases exhibiting stages 1 and 2 of primary knee osteoarthritis, as classified by Kellgren Lawrence, treated at Nghe An Traditional Medicine Hospital from April 2022 to November 2022.

Results: Following a 20-day treatment regimen, the study group demonstrated notably improved results compared to the control. Specifically, the VAS score in the study group decreased by 3.77 ± 1.01 (points), significantly higher than the control group's reduction of 3.03 ± 1.27 (points). Moreover, the research group exhibited a more considerable increase in knee flexion angle by 33.03 ± 7.69 (degrees) compared to the control group's 26.37 ± 10.40 (degrees). The Gothic index showcased a substantial decrease in the research group by 13.83 ± 3.59 (cm), exceeding the control group's 11.13 ± 3.43 (cm). The study group experienced a statistically significant reduction in WOMAC score by 42.07 ± 10.19 (points) compared to the control group's decrease of 35.23 ± 11.23 (points). Additionally, the study group demonstrated a higher decrease in ODI score by 18.10 ± 6.17 (points) compared to the control group's reduction of 11.07 ± 6.99 (points).

Conclusions: Combining Thai Binh HV remedy with electro-acupuncture proves effective in managing primary knee osteoarthritis.