Clinical Analysis of Arthroscopic Debridement Combined with TCM Therapy of Senile Knee Osteoarthritis

Objective:To investigate the method and curative effect of arthroscopic debridement for knee osteoarthritis. Method:57 knees of 48 patients who got osteoarthritis were treated with knee arthroscopic operation. And then patients were asked to do some regular functional exercise after surgery and treated with TCM methods. Results:Patients were followed up for 0.5-2 years. The local joint symptoms of most patients were improved after surgery. The joint activities were improved better with no infection or other complications. Conclusion:The arthroscopic debridement for knee osteoarthritis operation has little trauma and quick recovery. It can effectively relieve the clinical symptoms,improve joint function and delay the development of the disease. And it is an effective measure for treating osteoarthritis.