Degenerative knee arthritis is one of the most common types of osteoarthritis. This disease mostly occurs in the middle-aged and the elderly, with a high incidence, and the prevalence increases year by year, which seriously endangers the health of the middle-aged and elderly. However, at present, there is no unified treatment plan for this disease at home and abroad. This article systematically collates, analyzes, summarizes and summarizes the relevant literature on acupuncture treatment of degenerative knee arthritis in China and Europe in recent years. To explore the differences in acupoint selection, acupuncture frequency and interventions between the treatment of degenerative knee arthritis in China and Europe.
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