Abstract:Objective To analyze the effect of arthroscopic treatment on knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and the effect of Imrecoxib on matrix metalloproteinase -2 (MMP-2) and matrix metalloproteinase -13 (MMP-13) after knee joint surgery. Methods A total of 65 cases of KOA from December 2014 to December 2016 in our hospital were divided into control group and observation group according to the postoperative medication. Two groups of patients were treated with limited debridement under arthroscopy. The control group received placebo after operation, while the observation group received postoperative treatment with Imrecoxib. The joint function improvement, quality of life score, levels of MMP-2 and MMP-13 in synovial fluid, matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor -1 (TIMP-1), nitric oxide (NO) level, interleukin 1 beta (IL-1 β) and of interleukin 1 (IL-1) were observed between the two groups before and after treatment. Results The pain score, daily activity score, joint stiffness score and comprehensive score were lower after treatment in both groups, and all scores above were significantly lower in observation group than control group (P < 0.05). Levels of synovial fluid MMP-2, MMP-13 and TIMP-1 were lower after treatment in both groups, all above were significantly lower in observation group than in control group (P < 0.05). Levels of serum NO and IL-1 were lower while IL-1β level was higher after treatment (P < 0.05). Level of serum NO and IL-1 were lower while IL-1β level was higher in observation group than the control group (P < 0.05). Score of quality of life was higher after treatment in both groups, and the score was significantly higher in the observation group than in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Arthroscopic debridement combined with Imrecoxib for KOA can effectively improve joint function, reduce the levels of synovial fluid MMP-2 and MMP-13, and improve quality of life of the patients.