ĐÁNH GIÁ HIỆU QUẢ GIẢM ĐAU CỦA BÀI TAM TÝ THANG KẾT HỢP ĐIỆN CHÂM VÀ XOA BÓP BẤM HUYỆT TRÊN BỆNH NHÂN THOÁI HÓA KHỚP GỐI NGUYÊN PHÁT THỂ PHONG HÀN THẤP KÈM CAN THẬN HƯ TẠI BỆNH VIỆN Y HỌC CỔ TRUYỀN THÀNH PHỐ CẦN THƠ

Abstract

Background: Osteoarthritis of the knee is a chronic disease characterized by damage to the entire knee joint, primarily affecting the articular cartilage along with damage to the subchondral bone, ligaments, periarticular muscles, and synovial membrane. This condition results in pain, limited movement, gait disturbances, and impacts on the patient's quality of life. Traditional medicine methods currently offer highly effective treatments for knee osteoarthritis. Objective: To evaluate the pain relief effectiveness of the medicinal regimen Sanbi decoction combined with electro-acupuncture and acupressure massage on primary knee osteoarthritis patients with wind– cold–dampness combined with liver-kidney deficiency pattern at Can Tho Traditional Medicine Hospital. Materials and methods: The study involved 35 patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis who received inpatient treatment at Can Tho Traditional Medicine Hospital. The research utilized a clinical intervention approach without a control group, comparing results before and after treatment. Results: Patients aged 60 years and older accounted for the majority, the proportion of women with the disease was higher than that of men. The mean VAS score decreased from 7.37 ± 0.70 to 3.40 ± 1.31. The mean total WOMAC score decreased from 72.0 ± 9.96 to 36.9 ± 11.2. Knee flexion and buttock heel index improved significantly after 14 days of treatment (p<0.001). Conclusion: The treatment with San Bi Tang combined with electro-acupuncture and acupressure massage improved pain level, WOMAC scale, and the knee range of motion on primary knee osteoarthritis patients with wind–cold–dampness combined with liver-kidney deficiency pattern.