MICRO-ADJUSTMENT MANIPULATION COMBINED WITH TRADITIONAL MANIPULATION FOR KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS WITH VARUS DEFORMITY

Objective: To observe the effect of micro-adjustment manipulation combined with traditional manipulation versus traditional manipulation alone in the treatment of varus knee osteoarthritis (KOA) by analyzing kinetic parameters, WOMAC scores, and clinical efficacy; and to explore the mechanism of adding micro-adjustment manipulation to traditional manipulation in the treatment of KOA. Methods: A total of 80 patients with varus knee osteoarthritis (7 cases dropped out during the process) were randomly divided into two groups. The combined group (n=37) received micro-adjustment manipulation during the first knee joint treatment, followed by traditional manipulations such as “One-Finger Meditation” and “Tui Fa.” The traditional group (n=36) received only traditional manipulations such as “One-Finger Meditation” and “Tui Fa.” Both groups were treated for 4 weeks, twice a week, one course of treatment lasting 4 weeks. WOMAC scores, kinetic parameters, and clinical efficacy were observed. Results:Osteoarthritis scales: After the first manipulation and after 4 weeks of manipulation, WOMAC scores, functional scores, and VAS scores in both groups were significantly lower than before treatment (P