NGHIÊN CỨU TÁC DỤNG ĐIỀU TRỊ THOÁI HÓA KHỚP GỐI CỦA VIÊN NÉN PHONG THẤP ĐAN KẾT HỢP ĐIỆN CHÂM

Abstract

Objective: Describe the clinical and paraclinical characteristics of patients with knee osteoarthritis. Evaluate the results of pain relief and improving range of motion of Phong thap dan tablets combined with electroacupuncture on patients with knee osteoarthritis. Subjects and methods: 60 patients aged 40 years and older, regardless of gender or occupation, were diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis according to modern medicine and kidney failure cum rheumatism according to traditional medicine. Research group (30 patients): took Phong thap dan tablets, 12 tablets a day, divided into 3 times, 4 tablets each time 30 minutes after eating; Combine electro-acupuncture in the affected knee joint area once a day. Control group (30 patients): take Didicera product, 03 packets per day, divided into 3 times, each time take 01 packet 30 minutes after eating; Combine electro-acupuncture in the affected knee joint area once a day. Results: The average VAS pain score is about 5.5, the level of damage to knee joint function according to the Lequesne scale ranges from very severe to severe, mainly stage 2 on X-ray. After 28 days of treatment, the classification of knee flexion range of motion in both groups improved compared to the time before treatment, no longer limiting moderate and severe knee flexion range of motion. The research group had 02 patients with symptoms of constipation, while the control group had 02 patients with abdominal bloating during treatment. Conclusion: The method of combining taking Phong thap dan tablets and electro-acupuncture is a safe method, effective in treating knee osteoarthritis by reducing pain and improving knee joint mobility.