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