Clinical observation of sinew-regulating and bone-setting manipulation combined with Xiaoyu Jiegu Powder in treating knee osteoarthritis

Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of sinew-regulating and bone-setting manipulation(SRBSM)combined with Xiaoyu Jiegu Powder(XYJGP)in treating knee osteoarthritis(KOA).Methods:Sixty patients were randomly divided into treatment group(30 cases)and control group(30 cases).The treatment group was treated with SRBSM combined with XYJGP and the control group was given intermediate frequency electrotherapy and XYJGP.Visual Analogue Scale(VAS).The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index(WOMAC),Flexion range of motion of the knee joint,and surface electromyography(sEMG)were used to evaluate and compare the patients'knee function before and after treatment.The efficacy was observed with diagnosis and efficacy standards of TCM.Results:After treatment,compared with the same group before treatment,muscle fatigue and muscle tension decreased,pain was reduced,range of motion of the knee joint was increased,and motor function was improved(P<0.05).The improvement degree of the treatment group was better than that of the control group(P<0.05).The total effective rate of the treatment group was 96.6%(29/30),higher than that of the control group(80.0%),P<0.05.Conclusion:SRBSM combined with XYJGP can effectively reduce the pain of KOA patients,improve the range of motion of the joints,and improve the quality of life of the patients,and its curative effect is better than that of intermediate frequency electrotherapy combined with XYJGP.