Meta-analysis of the curative efficacy of Duhuo Jisheng Decoction combined with western medicine on knee osteoarthritis

• Main Authors: Fan Zeng, Kang Wang, Min Lu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Editorial Board of Journal of Hainan Medical University 2020-10-01
• Series: Journal of Hainan Medical University
• Subjects: osteoarthritis; knee; duhuo jisheng decoction; meta-analysis
• Online Access: http://www.hnykdxxb.com/PDF/202020/10.pdf

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Duhuo Jisheng Decoction combined with western medicine in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Methods: The databases of CNKI, VIP, CBM, WANFANG DATA and PubMed were electronically to collect randomized controlled trials(RCTs) of the treatment of knee osteoarthritis with Duhuo Jisheng Decoction combined with western medicine. After literature was strictly screened and the study quality was evaluated according to relevant procedures, the Meta analysis was performed by RevMan5.3 software. Resluts: A total of 15 RCTs were included.The result of meta-analysis showed that:compared with the western medicine alone, Duhuo Jisheng Tang combined with western medicine could significantly improve the efficacy(RR=1.25, 95%CI(1.18, 1.32)， p<0.00001)，the posttreatment pain visual analogue scale scores(MD=-0.85, 95%CI(- 1.00, -0.71)，p<0.00001)、the western ontario and mcmaster universities arthritis index scores(MD=-7.76, 95%CI(-10.37, -5.15), p<0.00001) and matrix metalloproteinase3(MD=- 11.72, 95%CI(-17.39, -6.05), p<0.0001) were lower in treatment group compared to control group. There was no statistical difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the 2groups. Conclusions: The current evidence shows that Duhuo Jisheng Decoction combined with western medicine can further improve the clinical efficacy for knee osteoarthritis.