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1 Shipley, M.; Berry, H.; Broster, G.; Jenkins, M.; Clover, A.; Williams, I.
Controlled Trial of Homoeopathic Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Lancet, 1983, I,1 (Jan.15), 97-98
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
2 Creamer, P.; Singh, B.B.; Hochberg, M.C.; Berman, B.M.
Are psychosocial factors related to response to acupuncture among patients with knee osteoarthritis?
Altern Ther Health Med, 1999, 5(4), 72-76
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
3 Stange, R.; Moser, C.; Goedings, P.; Mansmann, U;Buehring, M.
Randomized Trial with Mistletoe Injections for Osteoarthritis of the Knee in Comparison to Treatment with Diclofenac
Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 52 (Abstract)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Viscum, Viscum album
4 Chantre, P.; Cappelaere, A.; Leblan, D.; Guedon, D.; Vandermander, J.; Fournie, B.
Efficacy and tolerance of Harpagophytum procumbens versus diacerhein in treatment of osteoarthritis
Phytomed, 2000, 7(3), 177-183
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
5 Reeves, K.D.; Hassanein, K.
Randomized, prospective, placebo-controlled double-blind study of dextrose prolotherapy for osteoarthritic thumb and finger (DIP, PIP, and Trapeziometacarpal) joints
Evidence of clinical efficacy
J Altern Complement Med, 2000, 6(4), 311-320
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Dextrose, Finger arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
6 Fink, M.G.; Kunsebeck, H.; Wipperman, B.; Gehrke, A.
Non-specific effects of traditional Chinese acupuncture in osteoarthritis of the hip
Complement Ther Med, 2001, 9(2), 82-88
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
7 Haselen, R.A. van; Fisher, P.A.G.
A randomized controlled trial comparing topical piroxicam gel with a homeopathic gel in osteoarthritis of the knee
Rheumatol, 2000, 39(7), 714-719
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ledum, Piroxicam, Randomized trial, Rhus, Symphytum
8 Schmid, B.; Lüdtke, R.; Selbmann, H.K.; Kötter, I.; Tschirdewahn, B.; Schaffner, W.; Heide, L.
Efficacy and tolerability of a standardized willow bark extract in patients with osteoarthritis: randomised placebo-controlled, double blind clinical trial
Phytother Res, 2001, 15, 344-350
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Salix, Salix purpurea
9 Altman, R.D.; Marcussen, K.C.
Effects of a Ginger Extract on Knee Pain in Patients With Osteoarthritis
Arthritis Rheum, 2001, 44(11), 2531-2538
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, ginger
10 Kulkarni, R.R.; Patki, PS; Jog, VP; Gandage, SG; Padwardhan, B
Treatment of osteoarthritis with a herbomineral formulation
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study
J Ethnopharmacol, 1991, 33(1-2), 91-5
Arthrosis, Ayurveda, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Boswellia, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Withania, Withania somnifera, Zincum
11 Chrubasik, S.; Thanner, J.; Künzel, O.; Conradt, C.; Black, A.; Pollak, S.
Comparison of outcome measures during treatment with the proprietary Harpagophytum extract Doloteffin ® in patients with pain in the lower back, knee or hip
Phytomed, 2002, 9(3), 181-194
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Back pain (non-specific)
12 Deal, C.L.; Schnitzer, T.J.; Lipstein, E.; Seibold, J.R.; Stevens, R.M.; Moise, D.L.; Albert, D.; Renold, F.
Treatment of arthritis with topical capsaicin
A double-blind trial
Clin Ther, 1991, 13(3), 383-393
Arthritis, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsicum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
13 McCarthy, G.M.; McCarty, D.L.
Effect of topical capsaicin in the therapy of painful osteoarthritis of the hands
J Rheumatol, 1992, 19, 604-607
Arthritis, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsicum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
14 Haslam, R.
A comparison of acupuncture with advice and exercises on the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip
A randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2001, 19(1), 19-26
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
15 Kwon, Y.-B.; Kim, J.-H.; Yoon, J.-H.; Lee, J.-D.; Han, H.-J.; Mar, W.-C.; Beitz, A.J.; Lee, J.-H.
The analgesic efficacy of bee venom acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
A comparative study with needle acupuncture
Am J Chin Med, 2001, 29(2), 187-199
Acupuncture, Apis, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
16 Tillu, A.; Roberts, C.; Tillu, S.
Unilateral versus bilateral acupuncture on knee function in advanced osteoarthritis of the knee
A prospective randomised trial
Acupunct Med, 2001, 19(1), 15-18
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
17 Berman, B.M.; Singh, B.B.; Lao, L.; Langenberg, P.; Li, H.; Hadhazy, V.; Bareta, J.; Hochberg, M.
A randomized trial of acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy in osteoarthritis of the knee
Rheumatol, 1999, 38, 346-354
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
18 Arichi, S.; Arichi, H.; Toda, S.
Acupuncture and rehabilitation (III) effects of acupuncture applied to the normal side on osteoarthritis deformans and rheumatoid arthritis of the knee and on disorders in motility of the knee joint after cerebral hemorrhage and thrombosis
Am J Chin Med, 1983, 11(1-4), 146-149
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
19 Takeda, W.; Wessel, J.
Acupuncture for the treatment of pain of osteoarthritic knees
Arthritis Care Res, 1994, 7(3), 118-122
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
20 Thomas, M.; Eriksson, S.V.; Lundeberg, T.
A comparative study of diazepam and acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis pain
A placebo controlled study
Am J Chin Med, 1991, 19(2), 95-100
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
21 McIndoe, A.K.; Young, K.; Bone, M.E.
A comparison of acupuncture with intra-articular steroid injection as analgesia for osteoarthritis of the hip
Acupunct Med, 1995, 13(2), 67-70
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
22 Molsberger, A.; Böwing, G.; Jensen, K.U.; Lorek, M.
Schmerztherapie mit Akupunktur bei Gonarthrose
Eine kontrollierte Studie zur analgetischen Wirkung der Akupunktur bei Gonarthrose
Schmerz, 1994, 8, 37-42
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
23 Christensen, B.V.; Iuhl, I.U.; Vilbek, H.; Bülow, H.-H.; Dreijer, N.C.; Rasmussen, H.-F.
Acupuncture treatment of severe knee osteoarthritis
A long-term study
Acta Anaesthesiol Scand, 1992, 36, 519-525
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
24 Ekmekcioglu, C.; Strauss-Blasche, G.; Holzer, F.; Marktl, W.
Effect of Sulfur Baths on Antioxidative Defense Systems, Peroxide Concentrations and Lipid Levels in Patients with Degenerative Osteoarthritis
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2002, 9(4), 216-220
Arthrosis, Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Sulfur, Heilbad
25 Sangdee, C.; Teekachunhatean, S.; Sananpanich, K.; Sugandhavesa, N.; Chiewchantanakit, S.; Pojchamarnwiputh, S.; Jayasvasti, S.
Electroacupuncture versus Diclofenac in symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2002, 2(3), 1-9 (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
26 Brinkhaus, B.; Becker-Witt, C.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Irnich, D.; Hummelsberger, J.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.; Jena,S.
Acupuncture Randomized Trials (ART) in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Design and Protocols
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2003, 10(4), 185-191
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
27 Ng, M.M.L.; Leung, M.C.P.; Poon, D.M.Y
The effects of electro-acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in patients with painful osteoarthritic knees: a randomized controlled trial with follow-up evaluation
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(5), 641-649
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
28 Becker-Witt, C.; Brinkhaus, B.; Jena, S.; Weber, K.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Efficacy of acupuncture in patients with pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee - the Acupuncture Randomised Trials (ART)
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 479-480 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
29 Streitberger, K.; Witte, S.; Mansmann, U; Knauer, C.; Krämer, J.; Scharf, H.-P.; Victor, N.
Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for chronic pain caused by gonarthrosis
A study protocol of an ongoing multi-centre randomised controlled clinical trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2004, 4(6), 1-7 (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
30 Wigler, I.; Grotto, I.; Caspi, D.; Yaron, M.
The effects of Zintona EC (a ginger extract) on symptomatic gonarthritis
Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2003, 11, 783-789
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, ginger
31 Rein, E.; Kharazmi, A.; Winther, K.
A herbal remedy, Hyben Vital (stand. powder of a subspecies of Rosa canina fruits), reduces pain and improves general wellbeing in patients with osteoarthritis
A double-blind, placebo-controlled and randomized trial
Phytomed, 2004, 11(5), 383-391
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa canina
32 Tukmachi, E.; Jubb, R.W.; Dempsey, E.; Jones, P.
The effect of acupuncture on the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis - an open randomised controlled study
Acupunct Med, 2004, 22, 14-22
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
33 Stener-Victorin, E.; Kruse-Smidje, C.; Jung, K.
Comparison between electro-acupuncture and hydrotherapy, both in combination with patient education and patient education alone, on the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip
Clin J Pain, 2004, 20(3), 179-185
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
34 Biegert, C.; Wagner, I.; Lüdtke, R.; Kötter, I.; Heide, L.; Lohmüller, C.; Günaydin, I.; Taxis, K.
Efficacy and Safety of Willow Bark Extract in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Results of 2 Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trials
J Rheumatol, 2004, 31(11), 21-30
Arthritis, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Salix, Salix purpurea
35 Arjmandi, B.H.; Khalil, D.A.; Lucas, E.A.; Smith, B.J.; Sinichi, N.; Hodges, S.B.; Juma, S.; Munson, M.E.; Payton, M.E.; Tivis, R.D.; Svanborg, A.
Soy protein may alleviate osteoarthritis symptoms
Phytomed, 2004, 11(7-8), 567-575
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
36 Berman, B.M.; Lao, L.; Langenberg, P.; Lee, W.L.; Gilpin, A.M.K.; Hochberg, M.C.
Effectiveness of acupuncture as adjunctive therapy in Osteoarthritis of the knee
Ann Intern Med, 2004, 141(12), 901-910
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
37 Harlow, T.; Greaves, C.; White, A.; Brown, L.; Hart, A.; Ernst, E.
Randomised controlled trial of magnetic bracelets for relieving pain in osteoarthritis of the hip and knee
BMJ, 2004, 329, 1450-1454 (Internet)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
38 Jung, Y.B.; Seong, S.C.; Lee, M.C.; Shin, Y.-U.; Kim, D.-H.; Kim, J.-M.; Jung, Y.-K.; Ahn, J.-H.; Seo, J.-G.; Park, Y.-S.; Lee, C.-S.; Roh, K.-J.; Han, C.-K.; Cho, Y.-B.; Chang, D.-Y.; Kwak, W.-J.; Jung, K.-O.; Park, B.-J.
A four-week, randomized, double-blind trial of the efficacy and safety of SKI306X
A herbal anti-arthritic agent versus diclofenac in osteoarthritis of the knee
Am J Chin Med, 2004, 32, 291-301
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
39 Piscoya, J.; Rodriguez, Z.; Bustamante, S.A.; Okuhama, N.N.; Miller, M.J.S.; Sandoval, M.
Efficacy and safety of freeze-dried cat's claw in osteoarthritis of the knee
Mechanisms of action ot the species Uncaria guianensis
Inflamm Res, 2001, 50, 442-448
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Uncaria, Uncaria guianensis
40 Ferraz, M.B.; Pereira, R.B.; Iwata, N.M.; Atra, E.
Tipi. A popular analgesic tea
A double-blind cross-over trial in osteoarthritis
Clin Exp Rheumatol, 1991, 9, 205-212
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Petivera alliacea, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Tea
41 McCleane, G.
The analgesic efficacy of topical capsaicin is enhanced by glyceryl trinitrate in painful osteoarthritis
A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study
Eur J Pain, 2000, 4, 355-360
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsicum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
42 Knuesel, O.; Weber, M.; Suter, A.
Arnica montana gel in osteoarthritis of the knee
An open, multicenter clinical trial
Adv Ther, 2002, 19(5), 209-218 (Sonderdruck)
Arnica, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine
43 Vas, J.; Méndez, C.; Perea-Milla, E.; Vega, E.; Panadero, M.D.; León, J.M.; Borge, M.A.; Gaspar, O.; Sánchez-Rodríguez, F.; Aguilar, I.; Jurado, R.
Acupuncture as a complementary therapy to the pharmacological treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2004, e-pub. 19 Oct., 1-5 (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
44 Hay, E.; Barlas, P.; Foster, N.; Hill, J.; Thomas, E.; Young, J.
Is acupuncture a useful adjunct to physiotherapy for older adults with knee pain?
The "Acupuncture, Physiotherapy and Exercise" (APEX) study [ISRCTN88597683]
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2004, 5(31), (1-12) (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
45 Pariente, J.; White, P.; Frackowiak, R.S.J.; Lewith, G.
Expectancy and belief modulate the neuronal substrates of pain treated by acupuncture
NeuroImage, 2005, 25, 1161-1167
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
46 Witt, C.; Brinkhaus, B.; Jena, S.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Hummelsberger, J.; Walther, H.U.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomised trial
Lancet, 2005, 366, 136-143
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
47 Cao, Y.; Shi, Y.; Zheng, Y; Shi, M.; Lo, S.K.
Blood-nourishing and hard-softening capsule costs less in the management of osteoarthritic knee pain
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2005, 2(3), 363-368 (Internet)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gentiana, Glycyrrhiza, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Paeonia, Paeonia alba, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
48 Kolasinski, S.L.; Garfinkel, M.; Gilden, A.; Matz, W.; Dyke, A. van; Schumacher, H.R.
Iyengar yoga for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knees
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(4), 689-693
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
49 Teekachunhatean, S.; Kunanusorn, P.; Rojanasthien, N.; Sananpanich, K.; Pojchamarnwiputh, S.; Lhieochaiphunt, S.; Pruksakorn, S.
Chinese herbal recipe versus diclofenac in symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN70292892]
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2004, 4, (1-8) (Internet)
Achyranthes, Achyranthes bidentata, Angelica, Angelica pubescens, Angelica sinensis, Arthrosis, Asarum, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cinnamomum, Codonopsis, Codonopsis pilosula, Eucommia ulmoides, Gentiana, Gentiana macrophylla, Glycyrrhiza, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ledebouriella seseloides, Ligusticum, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Loranthus, Loranthus parasiticus, Paeonia, Paeonia alba, Poria, Poria cocos, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Traditional Chinese medicine
50 Angermann, P.
Avokado/sojaunsaponifiables til behandling af knae- og hofteledsartrose
Ugeskr Laeger, 2005, 167(33), 2005
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, avocado, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
51 Winther, K.; Apel, K.; Thamsborg, G.
A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies (Rosa canina) reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Scand J Rheumatol, 2005, 34(4), 302-308
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa canina
52 Foster, N.E.; Thomas, E.; Barlas, P.; Hill, J.C.; Young, J.; Mason, E.; Hay, E.M.
Acupuncture as an adjunct to exercise based physiotherapy for osteoarthritis of the knee
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2007, 15 Aug. 2007, (1-12) (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
53 Miller, M.J.S.; Mehta, K.; Kunte, S.; Raut, V.; Gala, J.; Dhumale, R.; Shukla, A.; Tupalli, H.; Parikh, H.; Bobrowski, P.; Chaudhary, J.
Early relief of osteoarthritis symptoms with a natural mineral supplement and a herbomineral combination
A randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN38432711]
J Inflamm, 2005, 2, 11
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Uncaria, Uncaria guianensis
54 Linde, K.; Weidenhammer, W.; Streng, A.
Acupuncture for osteoarthritic pain
An observational study in routine care
Rheumatol, 2006, 45, 222-227
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
55 Scharf, H.-P.; Mansmann, U.; Streitberger, K.; Witte, S.; Krämer, J.; Maier, C.; Trampisch, H.-J.; Victor, N.
Acupuncture and knee osteoarthritis
A three-armed randomized trial
Ann Intern Med, 2006, 145(1), 12-20 (+ appendix: W1-W11)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
56 Widrig, R.; Suter, A.; Saller, R.; Melzer, J.
Arnika-Gel versus Ibuprofen-Gel zur topischen Behandlung der Osteoarthritis der Hand
Z Phytother, 2006, 27(Kongressband), S16
Arnica, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
57 Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Liecker, B.; Wegscheider, K.; Willich, S.N.
Acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip
A randomized, controlled trial with an additional nonrandomized arm
Arthritis Rheum, 2006, 54(11), 3485-3493
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
58 Witt, C.M.; Brinkhaus, B.; Willich, S.N.
Akupunktur
Klinische Studien zur Wirksamkeit bei Patienten mit chronischen Schmerzen
Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz, 2006, 49, 736-742
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Low back pain, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR), Chronic pain
59 Grube, B.; Grunwald, J.; Krug, L.; Staiger, C.
Efficacy of a comfrey root (Symphyti offic. radix) extract ointment in the treatment of patients with painful osteoarthritis of the knee
Results of a double-blind, randomised, bicenter, placebo-controlled trial
Phytomed, 2007, 14(1), 2-10
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Symphytum
60 Linde, K.; Witt, C.M.; Streng, A.; Weidenhammer, W.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Willich, S.N.; Melchart, D.
The impact of patient expectations on outcomes in four randomized controlled trials of acupuncture in patients with chronic pain
Pain, 2007, 128(3), 264-271
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Low back pain, Meta-analysis, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
61 Yamashita, H.; Masuyama, S.; Otsuki, K.; Tsukayama, H.
Safety of acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee
A review of randomised controlled trials, focusing on specific reactions to acupuncture
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24 (Suppl.), S49-S52
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
62 Manheimer, E.; Lim, B.; Lao, L.; Berman, B.
Acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
A randomised trial using a novel sham
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24 (Suppl.), S7-S14
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
63 Vas, J.; Mendez, C.; Perea-Milla, E.
Acupuncture vs Streitberger needle in knee osteoarthritis
An RCT
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24 (Suppl.), S15-S24
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
64 Witt, C.M.; Brinkhaus, B.; Reinhold, T.; Willich, S.N.
Efficacy, effectiveness, safety and costs of acupuncture for chronic pain
Results of a large research initiative
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24 (Suppl.), S33-S39
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Low back pain, Neck pain, Nervous system, Economy, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
65 Arroll, B.; Goodyear-Smith, F.
Corticosteroid injections for osteoarthritis of the knee
Meta-analysis
BMJ, 2004, (online first), 1-5
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
66 Reginster, J.Y.; Deroisy, R.; Rovati, L.C.; Lee, R.L.; Lejeune, E.; Bruyere, O.; Giacovelli, G.; Henrotin
Long-term effects of glucosamine sulphate on osteoarthritis progression
Lancet, 2001, 357, 251-256
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Glucosamin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
67 Chrubasik, S.; Chrubasik, C.; Kunzel, O.; Black, A.
Patient-perceived benefit during one year of treatment with Doloteffin((R))
Phytomed, 2007, 14(6), 371-376
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Back pain (non-specific)
68 Manheimer, E.; Linde, K.; Lao, L.; Bouter, L.M.; Berman, B.M.
Meta-analysis: Acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee
Ann Intern Med, 2007, 146(12), 868-877, W-199-W-202
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
69 Williamson, L.; Wyatt, M.R.; Yein, K., Melton, J.T.K.
Severe knee osteoarthritis
A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture, physiotherapy (supervised exercise) and standard management for patients awaiting knee replacement
Rheumatol, 2007, 46(9), 1445-1449
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
70 Reinhold, T.; Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Willich, S.N.
Quality of life and cost-effectiveness of acupuncture treatment in patients with osteoarthritis pain
Eur J Health Econ, 2008, 9(3), 209-219
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
71 Widrig, R.; Suter, A.; Saller, R.; Melzer, J.
Choosing between NSAID and arnica for topical treatment of hand osteoarthritis in a randomised, double-blind study
Rheumatol Int, 2007, 27(6), 585-591
Arnica, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
72 Brinkhaus, B.; Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Hummelsberger, J.; Irnich, D.; Hammes, M.; Pach, D.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Physician and treatment characteristics in a randomised multicentre trial of acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
Complement Ther Med, 2007, 15(3), 180-189
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
73 Grünwald, J.; Staiger, C.; Krug, L.
Wirksamkeit einer Beinwell-Salbe bei Patienten mit Osteoarthritis des Kniegelenks
Ergebniss einer doppelblinden, randomisierten, bizentrischen, placebokontrollierten Studie
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(Suppl 1, Kongressband), S7-S8 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Symphytum
74 An, B.; Dai, K.; Zhu, Z.; Wang, Y.; Hao, Y.; Tang, T.; Yan, H.
Baduanjin alleviates the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(2), 167-174
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Baduanjin
75 Berkovitz, S.; Cummings, M.; Perrin, C.; Ito, R.
High volume acupuncture clinic (HVAC) for chronic knee pain
Audit of a possible model for delivery of acupuncture in the National Health Service
Acupunct Med, 2008, 26(1), 46-50
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
76 Jubb, R.W.; Tukmachi, E.; Jones, P.; Dempsey, E.; Waterhouse, L.; Brailsford, S.
A blinded randomised trial of acupuncture (manual and electroacupuncture) compared with a non-penetrating sham for the symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee
Acupunct Med, 2008, 26(2), 69
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
77 Sengupta, K.; Alluri, K.V.; Satish, A.R.; Mishra, S.; Golakoti, T.; Sarma, K.V.S.; Dey, D.; Raychaudhun, S.P.
A double, blind, randomized, placebo controlled study of the efficacy and safety of 5-Loxin® for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
Arthritis Res Ther, 2008, 10, (1-11) (Internet)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Boswellia, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
78 Ross, S.M.
Osteoarthritis
A proprietary Arnica gel is found to be as effective as ibuprofen gel in osteoarthritis of the hands
Holist Nurs Pract, 2008, 22(4), 237-239
Arnica, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Finger arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
79 Itoh, K.; Hirota, S.; Katsumi, Y.; Ochi, H.; Kitakoji, H.
Trigger point acupuncture for treatment of knee osteoarthritis
A preliminary RCT for a pragmatic trial
Acupunct Med, 2008, 26, 17-26
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
80 Itoh, K.; Hirota, S.; Katsumi, Y.; Ochi, H.; Kitakoji, H.
A pilot study on using acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to treat knee osteoarthritis (OA)
Chin Med, 2008, 3, 2
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
81 Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Is acupuncture an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis?
Nat Clin Pract Rheumatol, 2008, 4, 124-125
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine
82 Maa, S.H.; Sun, M.F.; Wu, C.C.
The effectiveness of acupuncture on pain and mobility in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
A pilot study
J Nurs Res, 2008, 16(2), 140-148
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
83 Beer, A.-M.; Hellemann, M.; Schübel, H.; Wegener, T.
Weidenrindenextrakt bei Gon- und Coxarthrose
Ergebnisse einer Anwendungsbeobachtung mit Kontrollgruppe
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(5), 215-222
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Salix, Salix purpurea
84 Beer, A.-M.; Wegener, T.
Willow bark extract (Salicis cortex) for gonarthrosis and coxarthrosis
Results of a cohort study with a control group
Phytomed, 2008, 15(11), 907-913
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Salix
85 Selfe, T.K.; Bourguignon, C.; Taylor, A.G.
Effects of noninvasive interactive neurostimulation on symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized, sham-controlled pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(9), 1075-1081
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
86 Taechaarpornkul, W.; Suvapan, D.; Theppanom, C.; Chantipwaree, C.; Chirawatkul, A.
Comparison of the effectiveness of six and two acupuncture point regimens in osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomised trial
Acupunct Med, 2009, 27(1), 3-8
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
87 Lathia, A.T.; Jung, S.M.; Chen, L.X.
Efficacy of acupuncture as a treatment for chronic shoulder pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(6), 613-618
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Shoulder, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
88 Medhi, B.; Kishore, K.; Singh, U.; Seth, S.D.
Comparative clinical trial of castor oil and diclofenac sodium in patients with osteoarthritis
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(10), 1469-1473
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rizinus communis
89 Kuptniratsaikul, V.; Thanakhumtorn, S.; Chinswangwatanakul, P.; Wattanamongkonsil, L.; Thamlikitkul, V.
Efficacy and safety of Curcuma domestica extracts in patients with knee osteoarthritis
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(8), 891-897
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Curcuma, Curcuma domestica, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
90 Foster, N.E.; Thomas, E.; Hill, J.C.; Hay, E.M.
The relationship between patient and practitioner expectations and preferences and clinical outcomes in a trial of exercise and acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
Eur J Pain, 2010, 14(4), 402-409
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
91 Schencking, M.; Otto, A.; Deutsch, T.; Sandholzer, H.
A comparison of Kneipp hydrotherapy with conventional physiotherapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
Protocol of a prospective randomised controlled clinical trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2009, 10, 104; (1-10) (Studienprotokoll)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Kneipp therapy, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial
92 Oben, J.; Enonchong, E.; Kothari, S.; Chambliss, W.; Garrison, R.; Dolnick, D.
Phellodendron and Citrus extracts benefit joint health in osteoarthritis patients
A pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Nutrition J, 2009, 8, 38; (1-9)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phellodendron, Phellodendron amurense, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
93 Lansdown, H.; Howard, K.; Brealey, S.; MacPherson, H.
Acupuncture for pain and osteoarthritis of the knee
A pilot study for an open parallel-arm randomised controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2009, 10, 130; (1-13)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
94 Richmond, S.J.; Brown, S.R.; Campion, P.D.; Porter, A.J.; Moffett, J.A.; Jackson, D.A.; Featherstone, V.A.; Taylor, A.J.
Therapeutic effects of magnetic and copper bracelets in osteoarthritis
A randomised placebo-controlled crossover trial
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(5-6), 249-256
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
95 Lewith, G.; White, P.; Little, P.; Prescott, P.; Irwin, V.; Hill, C.
Acupuncture for osteoarthritis pain
A randomized controlled trial evaluating the relative effects of real acupuncture and two placebos with respect to patient empathy, empowerment, and the practitioner on treatment outcome
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 209 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Doctor-patient relationship, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Practice, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
96 Bishop, F.; Hill, C.; White, P.; Walker, J.; Lewith, G.
Acupuncture for osteoarthritis
A qualitative analysis to interpret the results of a randomised controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 214-215 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Methodology, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine
97 Meng, C.-R; Fan, L.; Fu, W.-B.; Li, Y.
Clinical research on abdominal acupuncture plus conventional acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
J Trad Chin Med, 2009, 29(4), 249-252
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
98 Tillu, A.; Tillu, S.; Vowler, S.
Effect of acupuncture on knee function in advanced osteoarthritis of the knee
A prospective, non-randomised controlled study
Acupunct Med, 2002, 20(1), 19-21
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
99 Tukmachi, E.; Jubb, R.; Dempsey, E.; Jones, P.
The effect of acupuncture on the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis
An open randomised controlled study
Acupunct Med, 2004, 22(1), 14-22
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
100 Vas, J.; Perea-Milla, E.; Méndez, C.
Acupuncture and moxibustion as an adjunctive treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee
A large case series
Acupunct Med, 2004, 22(1), 23-28
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine