Clinc observation on 106 cased of ankylosing spondylitis treated by combination therapy.

Objective: To investigate the clinical effect of combination therapy on ankylosing spondylitis. Methods: 160 Cases were divided into treatment group and control group randomly. The patients of treatment group were given Bushenqingdu Decoction and Hanbiwaiyongfang by external use. The patients of control group were given Wangbi Granule. The symptoms and signs were observed before and after treatment in both groups. Results: There was significant difference between treatment group and control group in total effective rate as well as morning stiffness and signs (P0.05). Conclusion: The combination therapy was effective in treating ankylosing spondylitis especially short-term efficacy. So it could be used as the effective treatment method.