ĐÁNH GIÁ HIỆU QUẢ ĐIỀU TRỊ CỦA BÀI THUỐC ĐỘC HOẠT KÝ SINH THANG KẾT HỢP ĐIỆN CHÂM VÀ THỦY CHÂM TRÊN BỆNH NHÂN THOÁI HÓA KHỚP GỐI NGUYÊN PHÁT

Abstract

Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder and a leading cause of disability and reduced quality of life due to joint pain and limited mobility. Currently, the combined treatment methods of traditional medicine are highly regarded for their effectiveness, particularly in managing chronic and recurrent conditions in older adults. Objectives: To evaluate the treatment effectiveness of the herbal remedy “Doc hoat ky sinh thang” combined with electroacupuncture and hydro-acupuncture in patients with primary knee osteoarthritis. Materials and methods: 77 patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis were hospitalized at the Traditional Medicine Hospital in Can Tho City. The research utilized a clinical intervention approach without a control group, comparing results before and after treatment. Results: The age group above 60 accounts for the majority, with a higher disease prevalence in females than males, people with a BMI ≥ 25 Kg/m² have the highest rate. After treatment, the average VAS score decreased from 6.96 ± 0.66 to 1.91 ± 0.92 points, and the average Lequesne index decreased from 15.10 ± 3.11 to 3.88 ± 1.34 points. The knee flexion angle improved from 78.83 ± 6.32 degrees to 137.92 ± 3.59 degrees. Conclusions: Treating primary knee osteoarthritis with the herbal remedy “Doc hoat ky sinh thang” combined with electroacupuncture and hydro-acupuncture, is highly clinically effective.