Effects of Moxibustion Combined with Acupoint Application on Joint Function and Inflammatory Factors in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

February 1, 2026

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This research aims to investigate the effects of moxibustion combined with acupoint application on joint function and inflammatory markers in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
120 knee osteoarthritis patients treated from January 2024 to January 2025 were randomized into control and observation groups, with 60 patients each.
The control group received standard NSAID treatment, while the observation group received additional moxibustion and acupoint application for 8 weeks.
Measurements included WOMAC and VAS scores, along with serum levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, and CRP before and after treatment.
The clinical effective rate in the observation group was significantly higher than in the control group (P<0.05).
Both groups showed reduced WOMAC and VAS scores after treatment, but the observation group had lower scores than the control group (P<0.05).
Serum levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, and CRP decreased in both groups after treatment, with the observation group exhibiting significantly lower levels compared to the control group (P<0.05).

Shows improved joint function and reduced inflammation in knee osteoarthritis patients, suggesting a promising treatment alternative.

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Yan Liu (2026) studied this question.

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