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[Comparative study of heat-sensitive moxibustion in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis].
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Mar; 32(3):229-32.ZZ

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

To verify the clinical efficacy of heat-sensitive moxibustion in treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA).

METHODS

Sixty cases of KOA were randomly divided into a heat-sensitive moxibustion group and a conventional moxibustion group, 30 cases in each one. Dubi (ST 35), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zusanli (ST 36) and Heding (EX-LE 2) on the affected side were selected in two groups. In heat-sensitive moxibustion group, the techniques of circling moxibustion, sparrow-pecking moxibustion, moving moxibustion and mild moxibustion were applied. In conventional moxibustion group, the mild moxibustion was used, 2 to 3 cm far from the skin of the acupoints selected. Lysholm scale for the assessment of knee joint function was adopted to evaluate the efficacy. The scores of joint pain, morning stiffness, joint swelling and walking ability were compared before and after treatment in two groups.

RESULTS

The scores of joint pain, morning stiffness, joint swelling and walking ability after treatment were all apparently improved as compared with those before treatment in either group (all P < 0.05). The improvement in the above-mentioned indices in heat-sensitive moxibustion group was much more apparent as compared with that in conventional moxibustion group (all P < 0.01). The effective rate was 90.0% (27/30) in heat-sensitive moxibustion group and was 73.3% (22/30) in conventional moxibustion group. The effective rate in heat-sensitive moxibustion group was obviously superior to that in conventional moxibustion group (P < 0.01).

CONCLUSION

The efficacy of heat-sensitive moxibustion is superior to that of conventional moxibustion in the treatment of KOA. This therapy can more significantly improve the symptoms and physical signs of the patients with KOA.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Xie HW
College of TCM, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China. xiehongwu361@163.com
Chen RX
No affiliation info available
Xu FM
No affiliation info available
Song YE
No affiliation info available
Tang X
No affiliation info available
Li LM
No affiliation info available

MeSH

Acupuncture PointsAgedFemaleHumansLocomotionMaleMiddle AgedMoxibustionOsteoarthritis, KneeTreatment Outcome

Pub Type(s)

English Abstract
Journal Article
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Language

chi

PubMed ID

22471137

Citation

Xie, Hong-Wu, et al. "[Comparative Study of Heat-sensitive Moxibustion in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis]." Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, vol. 32, no. 3, 2012, pp. 229-32.
Xie HW, Chen RX, Xu FM, et al. [Comparative study of heat-sensitive moxibustion in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012;32(3):229-32.
Xie, H. W., Chen, R. X., Xu, F. M., Song, Y. E., Tang, X., & Li, L. M. (2012). [Comparative study of heat-sensitive moxibustion in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 32(3), 229-32.
Xie HW, et al. [Comparative Study of Heat-sensitive Moxibustion in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012;32(3):229-32. PubMed PMID: 22471137.
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TY - JOUR T1 - [Comparative study of heat-sensitive moxibustion in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis]. AU - Xie,Hong-Wu, AU - Chen,Ri-Xin, AU - Xu,Fang-Ming, AU - Song,Yun-E, AU - Tang,Xi, AU - Li,La-Mei, PY - 2012/4/5/entrez PY - 2012/4/5/pubmed PY - 2012/5/4/medline SP - 229 EP - 32 JF - Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion JO - Zhongguo Zhen Jiu VL - 32 IS - 3 N2 - OBJECTIVE: To verify the clinical efficacy of heat-sensitive moxibustion in treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). METHODS: Sixty cases of KOA were randomly divided into a heat-sensitive moxibustion group and a conventional moxibustion group, 30 cases in each one. Dubi (ST 35), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zusanli (ST 36) and Heding (EX-LE 2) on the affected side were selected in two groups. In heat-sensitive moxibustion group, the techniques of circling moxibustion, sparrow-pecking moxibustion, moving moxibustion and mild moxibustion were applied. In conventional moxibustion group, the mild moxibustion was used, 2 to 3 cm far from the skin of the acupoints selected. Lysholm scale for the assessment of knee joint function was adopted to evaluate the efficacy. The scores of joint pain, morning stiffness, joint swelling and walking ability were compared before and after treatment in two groups. RESULTS: The scores of joint pain, morning stiffness, joint swelling and walking ability after treatment were all apparently improved as compared with those before treatment in either group (all P < 0.05). The improvement in the above-mentioned indices in heat-sensitive moxibustion group was much more apparent as compared with that in conventional moxibustion group (all P < 0.01). The effective rate was 90.0% (27/30) in heat-sensitive moxibustion group and was 73.3% (22/30) in conventional moxibustion group. The effective rate in heat-sensitive moxibustion group was obviously superior to that in conventional moxibustion group (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION: The efficacy of heat-sensitive moxibustion is superior to that of conventional moxibustion in the treatment of KOA. This therapy can more significantly improve the symptoms and physical signs of the patients with KOA. SN - 0255-2930 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/22471137/[Comparative_study_of_heat_sensitive_moxibustion_in_the_treatment_of_knee_osteoarthritis]_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -