Jonas W B, Linde K, Ramirez G
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2000 Feb;26(1):117-23, x. doi: 10.1016/s0889-857x(05)70125-3.
Despite a growing interest in uncovering the basic mechanisms of arthritis, medical treatment remains symptomatic. Current medical treatments do not consistently halt the long-term progression of these diseases, and surgery may still be needed to restore mechanical function in large joints. Patients with rheumatic syndromes often seek alternative therapies, with homeopathy being one of the most frequent. Homeopathy is one of the most frequently used complementary therapies worldwide.
尽管人们对揭示关节炎的基本机制兴趣日增，但医学治疗仍以缓解症状为主。目前的医学治疗并不能始终阻止这些疾病的长期进展，可能仍需要手术来恢复大关节的机械功能。患有风湿综合征的患者常常寻求替代疗法，顺势疗法是最常用的疗法之一。顺势疗法是全球最常用的补充疗法之一。
