Currently, the treatment of knee joint osteoarthritis is under the principle of “treatment based on pattern differentiation”. In clinical, oral administration of Gubao Decoction and Gujiu Formulation, which has the effect of liver and kidney nourishing, bone and tendon strengthening, swelling eliminating and pain reliving, and external application of Chinese herbal preparations such as Huangshui Plaster, Jinhuang Powder and Shangbo Powder are used together to treat the fracture. Meanwhile, the department also pays attention to the physical exercises, which can improve the recovery of knee joint.

The oral administration and external application of Chinese herbal preparations, which is featured by simplicity, convenience, inexpensive and efficacious, has achieved good curative effect, especially for the flexion and extension function recovery of knee joint. For the severe cases with knee deformity and alternation of weight line, arthroscopy and artificial knee replacement are recommended.