Effect of Herbal Medicine on Joint Cartilage Protection in Ankle Osteoarthritis Patients: A Cohort Study
Journal · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)
Original authors · Oh JM, Yun YC, Kim BL, et al.
DOI · 10.1186/s12906-2025-04512
Summary
Ninety-five patients with ankle osteoarthritis were divided into herbal medicine and non-medication groups and followed for 12 months. The rate of cartilage thickness reduction on MRI was significantly slower in the herbal medicine group.
Key figures
Number of Participants
95 subjects
Cartilage Degeneration Delay
34%
Conclusion
Herbal medicine treatment may contribute to delaying cartilage degeneration in ankle osteoarthritis patients.
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