Fu's Subcutaneous Needling Combined with Patellar Kinesio Taping in the Treatment of Chondromalacia Patellae

March 1, 2026Guangming Journal of Chinese Medicine

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This study aims to explore the clinical efficacy of subcutaneous needling combined with kinesio taping in treating chondromalacia patellae.
80 patients with chondromalacia patellae were randomly divided into a control group and a treatment group, each consisting of 40 patients.
The control group received kinesio taping, while the treatment group received additional subcutaneous needling therapy.
Outcomes measured included VAS scores, Kujala scores, and Lysholm scores before and after treatment and at a 2-month follow-up.
Both groups showed significant improvement in VAS, LKSS, and KPST scores post-treatment (P<0.05).
The treatment group demonstrated superior improvement compared to the control group (P<0.05).

Shows improved knee function and pain relief in patients with chondromalacia patellae, suggesting effective treatment options.

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