髌骨软化症
Traditional Chinese Medicine Definition
Kneecap Softening Syndrome, known as "Kneecap Soft" in traditional Chinese medicine, is a condition classified under the department of orthopedics. According to the records in "Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine," this syndrome refers to the symptoms of pain, swelling, and limited mobility caused by the damage and degeneration of the cartilage on the patellar joint surface. The pathogenesis is often due to factors such as falls, overexertion, and kidney essence deficiency, leading to blood stasis and malnutrition of the tendons and bones.
In clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, the core pathogenesis of Kneecap Softening Syndrome is blood stasis and malnutrition of the tendons and bones. Common precipitating factors include long-term overexertion, trauma, prolonged sitting or standing. During the process of differentiation, attention should be paid to distinguishing the cold, heat, deficiency, and excess, such as the deficiency of Qi and blood manifesting as anterior knee pain exacerbated when climbing stairs; kidney deficiency and weak bones manifesting as soft and noisy knees, and weakness. The overall direction of treatment suggests that in clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, the treatment of Kneecap Softening Syndrome often focuses on invigorating Qi and nourishing blood, tonifying the kidneys and bones, and strengthening tendons and meridians. This is achieved through comprehensive regulation using methods such as internal administration of Chinese herbs, external application, acupuncture, and massage. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that by adjusting the balance of Yin and Yang in the body and restoring the circulation of Qi and blood, symptoms can be alleviated and function can be improved.
Common Syndrome Types and Key Points of Differentiation
气血不足证
Main Manifestations：膝前酸痛,上楼梯时加重
Management Approach：益气养血,荣筋壮骨
肾虚骨弱证
Main Manifestations：膝部酸软发响,无力
Management Approach：补肾壮骨,强筋通络
The above syndrome information is based on traditional Chinese medicine textbooks and clinical standards. Specific differentiation should be completed by a practicing traditional Chinese medicine physician in person.
Physician's Clinical Insights
Patients with Kneecap Softening Syndrome often experience limited joint mobility. The key to treatment lies in warming the meridians, dispelling cold, and strengthening tendons and bones.
— 柴夏阳 中医执业医师
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参考文献：《中医内科学》（十三五规划教材）、《中医病证诊断疗效标准》(ZY/T001.1-94)、《中医病证分类与代码》(GB/T 15657-2021)