How to treat patellar arthritis?

The treatment of osteoarthritis is something that all patients cannot ignore. Oral medications can now have some anti-inflammatory effects, and Chinese medicine fumigation treatment can also relieve pain symptoms.

(1) Sodium hyaluronate (trade names: Alji, Heilgen, and Spette): It is the main component of synovial fluid in the joint cavity and one of the components of cartilage matrix. It plays a lubricating role in the joint and reduces friction between tissues. After injection into the joint cavity, it can significantly improve the inflammatory response of synovial tissue, enhance the viscosity and lubrication function of synovial fluid, protect articular cartilage, promote the healing and regeneration of articular cartilage, relieve pain, and increase joint mobility. It is usually injected into the joint, 25 mg per time, once a week, for 5 consecutive weeks, and strict aseptic operation is required.

(2) Glucosamine (Weiguli, Jiejiekang, and Glucoli): Take orally 250-500 mg once, 3 times a day, preferably with meals.

(3) Nonsteroidal analgesic anti-inflammatory drugs: They can inhibit the synthesis of cyclooxygenase and prostaglandins, fight against inflammatory reactions, and relieve joint edema and pain. You can choose ibuprofen 200-400 mg once, 3 times a day; or glucosamine zinc 200 mg once, 3 times a day; nimesulide (Imily) 100 mg once, 2 times a day, for 4 to 6 weeks. Take it orally after meals. Stimulate the stomach. Apply Voltaren externally.

(4) Chinese medicine fumigation treatment: Qianghuo 12g, Fangfeng 12g, Niuxi 12g, Jixueteng 10g, Gusu Bu 12g, Shenjincao 9g, Haifengteng 12g, Qiannianjian 12g, Xungufeng 12g, Mulberry 12g, Eucommia ulmoides 12g, Cinnamon twig 12g. Put the above medicines in a pot and use half water and half vinegar as the ingredients for boiling. Soak the Chinese medicine in the water and vinegar mixture for about 30 minutes, then start boiling. Place the painful part about 50 cm above the pot, mainly to allow the steam to continuously fumigate the affected part. Put a cloth bag on the pot to prevent steam leakage, but also be careful to release a little cloth bag when it is overheated to avoid burns. Be sure to add the water and vinegar mixture at any time during boiling to prevent the pot from drying out. Generally, one dose per day, each time for 1 hour. The pot for boiling Chinese medicine can be any other than an iron pot.