Comparative efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine for knee osteoarthritis

Yang L, Wu B, Ma L, Li Z, Xiong H · Medicine · 2021 July 23

Objective

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a major public health concern causing chronic disability as well as a substantial burden on health care and the economy. However, effective treatments for knee OA were still not available. Numerous clinical studies have suggested that Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) seems to be clinically effective in treating knee OA. Thus, this study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CHM in the treatment of knee OA through a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Conclusions

This study will provide a reliable evidence to assess effectiveness and safety of CHM for knee OA, which may provide guidance for clinical practice.

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