退化性關節炎的另類治療

Alternative Therapies for Osteoarthritis

吳岱穎(Tai-Yin Wu) ； 陳建志(Chien-Chih Chen) ； 楊榮森(Rong-Sen Yang) ； 林光洋(Kuang-Yang Lin) ； 郭冠良(Kuan-Liang Kuo) ； 黃惠娟(Wai-Kuen Wong) ； 廖振焜(Chen-Kun Liaw)

《北市醫學雜誌》 2卷3期 (2005/03) Pp. 240-247

https://doi.org/10.6200/TCMJ.2005.2.3.02

摘要

隨著醫療的進步以及人類壽命的延長，退化性疾病也日亦受到人們的重視。退化性關節炎好發於負重的關節，影響生活品質甚巨。非類固醇性抗發炎藥及手術矯治是傳統治療的兩大主軸。然而，有鑒於藥物的副作用和外科治療的風險，近年來另類療法蓬勃發展。面對民眾的殷切詢問，臨床醫師必須了解這些另類療法的學理根據及實證醫學，以提供最優質的全人醫療。本文針對退化性關節炎的另類療法作一探討，並將重點放在葡萄糖胺、軟骨膠及玻尿酸。

關鍵字

退化性關節炎 ； 葡萄糖胺 ； 軟骨膠 ； 玻尿酸

並列摘要

Degenerative diseases are always in the spotlight due to developments in contemporary medicine and improving longevity. Degenerative osteoarthritis tends to occur on weight-bearing joints and afflicts life quality significantly. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and surgical correction are the two mainstays of traditional therapy. However, there is concern with the side effects of the former and there is risk attached to the latter. This has resulted in the prospering of alternative therapies in recent years. Clinicians must understand the theoretical basis and evidence-based medicine of these treatments in order to provide an optimal medical service to the patient. This article will discuss alternative therapies for osteoarthritis, focusing on glucosamine, chondroitin and hyaluronic acid. (Full text in Chinese)

並列關鍵字

osteoarthritis ； glucosamine ； chondroitin ； hyaluronic acid