Research Progress of Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis

Abstract

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common degenerative joint disease, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine has made remarkable progress in the treatment of KOA. This paper reviews the understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of KOA in traditional Chinese medicine, and introduces the research status of oral administration, external use, acupuncture, massage and other treatment methods in detail. Studies have shown that traditional Chinese medicine has the advantages of multi-target and overall regulation in the treatment of KOA, which can effectively relieve pain and improve joint function. Future research should further explore the mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine treatment, optimize the treatment plan, and improve the clinical efficacy.