Knee osteoarthritis
Conditions
Interventions
Control Group:None
Experimental Group 1:Cupping Therapy
Group 2:Léihuo moxibustion therapy
Group 3:Thunder Fire Moxibustion Therapy + Fire Cupping Therapy
Sponsors
Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine First Affiliated Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) According to the above diagnostic criteria, diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis; (2) Patients who underwent unilateral TKA surgery, with the same surgeon performing the operation; (3) Age between 50-75 years old; (4) Patients who have been informed and consent to participate in this study; (5) No severe physical diseases of the heart, liver, or kidneys; (6) No history of mental illness or drug dependence.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Patients with deep vein thrombosis before surgery; (2) Patients with severe knee joint deformity or tumors who are unable to complete rehabilitation; (3) Patients with severe internal medical conditions, impaired consciousness, or coma who cannot complete rehabilitation; (4) Patients with multiple joint replacements in the lower limbs; (5) Patients with spinal diseases presenting with neurological signs in the lower limbs; (6) Patients with acute or chronic purulent infections; (7) Patients allergic to the components of silicone or Raihuo moxibustion.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain score;Range of Motion of the Knee Joint; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Degree of Swelling;Knee Joint KSS Score;Laboratory inflammatory markers;Patient Satisfaction;Hospitalization Duration; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactShen Cai Ping
Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine First Affiliated Hospital
Outcome results
None listed