针灸治疗膝骨性关节炎的临床研究进展

Advances in Clinical Research on Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis

摘要: 膝骨关节炎(KOA)是以关节软骨磨损、滑膜炎症以及生物力学失衡为主要病理改变的一种慢性退行性疾病，随着我国人口老龄化程度日益严重，该病患病率逐年增高，成为危害中老年人健康的常见疾病之一。针灸是中医特色治疗方法之一，在治疗膝骨关节炎上有着悠久历史并且效果显著，而且简单易学、安全可靠、经济实惠，近年来受到国内外众多专家关注。本文总结了近年来针灸治疗膝骨关节炎的相关理论依据、临床应用以及研究进展，旨在推动其规范化与普及化，使更多患者获益。

Abstract: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a chronic degenerative disease characterized by articular cartilage wear, synovial inflammation, and biomechanical imbalance. With China’s aging population, its prevalence is rising, making it a common health threat among middle-aged and older adults. Acupuncture, a distinctive therapy in traditional Chinese medicine, has a long history and proven efficacy in treating KOA. It is simple, safe, cost-effective, and has drawn widespread attention from experts worldwide. This article summarizes recent theoretical foundations, clinical applications, and research advances in acupuncture for KOA, aiming to promote its standardization and broader use for greater patient benefit.