Study on the Improvement of Knee Joint Function in KOA Patients by the Regulation of Periknee Muscle Strength by Acupotomy Loosening Heyangnei
- VernacularTitle:针刀松解合阳内调控膝周肌力改善KOA患者膝关节功能的研究
- Author:
Yuqing ZHANG
1
;
Yimin HOU
1
;
Min XIA
1
;
Xiangyu ZHU
1
;
Zhigang LI
1
;
Rongguo WANG
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Heyangnei; Knee osteoarthritis; Knee joint function; Acupotomy therapy
- From: World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(12):3180-3186
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Objective To observe the clinical effect of acupotomy loosening Heyangnei on improving knee joint function in patients with moderate and severe KOA and the regulation of muscle strength of periknee muscle group.Methods 60 patients with K-L Ⅲ-Ⅳ grade KOA were randomly divided into acupotomy group and placebo acupotomy group.The two groups received the same health education and were given diclofenac diethylamine emulsion for external use.The acupotomy group received acupotomy loosening Heyangnei treatment,and the placebo acupotomy group received dermal simulated acupotomy operation once a week,3 weeks as a course of treatment.WOMAC scale and VAS score were performed before and after treatment and during follow-up,and knee motion and periknee muscle strength were measured.Results After treatment and at follow-up,the WOMAC score and VAS score in the acupotomy group were significantly lower than those in the placebo acupotomy group(P<0.01),and the knee motion and muscle strength of periknee muscles(quadriceps,hamstring,gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior)in the acupotomy group were significantly higher than those in the placebo acupotomy group,with statistical significance(P<0.01).Conclusion Acupotomy can effectively relieve joint pain in K-L Ⅲ-Ⅳ KOA patients,improve joint range of motion,enhance the strength of major muscles around the knee,and improve the function of the knee joint.
