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退化性膝關節炎之中醫治療
Traditional Chinese Medicine for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
並列摘要
In traditional Chinese medical books, Knee osteoarthritis falls under the category of ''Bi-succeeds''. It mainly occurs in middle-aged and elderly people. The symptoms include swelling and pain in the joints and difficulties in movement. It is an inconvenience in daily life and influences the lives of many middle-aged and elderly people tremendously. Chinese medical groups believe ”Bi-succeeds” is the formation of pathogenic wind, cold and dampness. In addition, tendons and bones will lose their nutrients because of renal asthenia and blood stasis. Treatment for the previous symptoms include nourishing the kidney and promoting blood and Qi circulations to remove meridian obstruction. If no pain is felt and meridian lines are without blockages, then the treatment is successful. Furthermore, acupuncture, fumigation, massages, martial arts, applying external medicine, etc. are some other internal and external treatments for osteoarthritis. External medical treatment penetrates into the body and the result of the treatment is felt by the person's Qi. This is very convenient and this kind of treatment can be used in a variety of ways. After the doctor determines the therapy with syndrome differentiation for the patients, the nurse(s) takes care of the patients and incrementally teaches them exercises, to improve their movement of the joints, to understand nutrient education, and to apply external application of medicine. All this will promote the quality of the patients' lives.