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Table 3 Individually Integrated TCM approach for knee OA

From: Individually integrated traditional chinese medicine approach in the management of knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Approach content

WOMAC scoring

counter osteophytes capsule

all scoring < 40 mm

counter osteophytes capsule + acupuncture

any one in 5 pain subscales ≥ 40 mm

counter osteophytes capsule + Fufang Zijin patch

any one in 2 stiffness subscales ≥ 40 mm

counter osteophytes capsule + Tuina

any one in 17 physical function subscales ≥ 40 mm

counter osteophytes capsule + acupuncture + Fufnag Zijin patch

both at least one in 5 pain subscales and at least one in 2 stiffness subscales ≥ 40 mm

counter osteophytes capsule + acupuncture + Tuina

both at least one in 5 pain subscales and at least one in 17 physical function subscales ≥ 40 mm

counter osteophytes capsule + Fufang Zijin patch + Tuina

both at least one in 2 stiffness subscales and at least one in 17 physical function subscales ≥ 40 mm

counter osteophytes capsule + acupuncture + Fufang Zijin patch + Tuina

at least one in 5 pain subscales and one in 2 stiffness subscales and one in 17 physical function subscales ≥ 40 mm

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ISSN: 1745-6215