It can also affect large joints, such as the hips and knees and about a third of people with psoriatic arthritis also have a stiff painful lower back or neck.

Both the symptom and sign Of knee joint and changers in knee joint cartilage on the ultrasonic image can better diagnose chondromalacia patellae.

Conclusion Jianxi decoction orally combining external therapy is very effective for KOA to relieve the degree of joint pain, allaying TCM symptoms and improve the life quality of the patients.