This study is a randomized, single blind, controlled trial. Aim to compare the effectiveness (especially the absorption degree of the synovial effusion measured by B ultrasonic) of the treatment group with the control group. The treatment group was given Xiao zhong fang granules orally and short wave infrared radiation and the control group was given the placebo Xiao zhong fang granules orally and short wave infrared radiation. To evaluate the clinical efficacy of the Chinese medicine in the treatment of the synovial effusion of knee osteoarthritis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
50
Chinese medicine Xiao zhong fang was Professor Sun Chengxiang's experience formula in Massage Department of Dongzhimen Hospital. The function of the formula is to activate blood circulation and dredge collaterals, tonifying kidney and promoting dampness to soothe the liver and nourish tendons.
Short waves infrared radiation treatment every other day, ensure 3 times in 7 days, 7 days for a course of treatment, continuously for 4 courses.
Made of starch,dextrin and edible pigment from Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing university of chinese medicine.
Dongzhimen Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Beijing, Bejiing, China
RECRUITINGWalther grading of synovial effusion of Knee joint
The Walther grading standard of the synovial effusion of the knee joint (measuring the anterior and posterior diameter of the effusion): the 0 level is the joint cavity without effusion or the expansion of joint capsule\<2mm; the grade I is a small amount of effusion, the expansion of joint capsule is 2mm-5mm; the grade II is a medium amount of effusion, the expansion of joint capsule is 6mm-10mm; the grade III is a large amount of effusion, and the joint capsule expands \>10mm.
Time frame: After treatment(28days)
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