Clinical Observation on Knee Osteoarthritis Treated with Arthroscope and Electro-acupuncture / 国际中医中药杂志
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
; (6): 348,353-2009.
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Objective To discuss the clinical effects of knee osteoarthritis treated with arthroscope and electro-acupuncture. Methods 57 patients (57 knee joints involved) , who were diagnosed by physical examinations and MRI as knee osteoarthritis, were treated by arthroscopy preoperatively and electro-acupuncture and rehabilitation training postoperatively. Results Among the total of 57 cases, 39 cases were recovery (68%), 17 cases were improved (30%), l case was ineffective (2%). The score of preoperative and postoperative HSS assessment was ( 50.3 ± 5.42 )and ( 59.2± 5.28 )respectively (P < 0.05 ). Conclusion The treatment of knee osteoarthritis with arthroscope and electro-acupuncture is effective.
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International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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