Abstract:Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Zhibai Qianggu Tang (ZBQGT) on knee osteoarthritis (KOA) with liver and kidney deficiency syndrome (LKDS).Method Eighty KOA patients with LKDS diagnosed between January 2021 and March 2024 were randomized into a control group (n = 40, conventional treatment) and a treatment group (n = 40, conventional treatment + ZBQGT). Clinical efficacy, knee joint mobility, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) syndrome scores, bone metabolism markers (TRACP, CTX-I, BGP, OPG), and inflammation markers (IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α, ESR) were compared.Results The total effective rate was significantly higher in the treatment group (P < 0.05). Improvements in knee extension, flexion, range of motion, and TCM syndrome scores were significantly greater in the treatment group (P < 0.05). Changes in TRACP, CTX-I, BGP, and OPG levels were more favorable in the treatment group (P < 0.05). Decreases in IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α, and ESR were significantly greater in the treatment group (P < 0.05).Conclusion Zhibai Qianggu Decoction combined with conventional treatment demonstrates significant clinical efficacy in KOA patients with liver-kidney deficiency, improving joint function, bone metabolism, and reducing inflammation.