Clinical Cases/orthopedics
orthopedics

Knee Synovitis with Effusion

Knee Synovitis with Effusion

Patient:,
Diagnosis:Knee Synovitis with Effusion

1Condition & History

Chief Complaint: Knee Synovitis with Effusion

Patient had synovitis with effusion in the right knee joint, which would flare up with exertion. Hospital diagnosed it as incurable.

TCM Signs (Four Examinations)

    2Diagnosis & Treatment

    Diagnosis: Knee Synovitis with Effusion

    Treatment Principle: Promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, reduce swelling and relieve pain

    Prescribed Method

    External application of Yizheng Plaster

    Duration: 半个月

    3Outcome & Analysis

    After using Yizheng Plaster for a few days, leg soreness disappeared. After half a month, could return to normal work. With continued use, no recurrence.

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    Correspondent: Xu Hongyou, Date: December 15, 2000, Case Number: Lower Limb 0015
    — Physician's Note