Research Article

Effect of Moxibustion on the Intestinal Flora of Rats with Knee Osteoarthritis Induced by Monosodium Iodoacetate

Table 1

Modified Mankin score.

StructureCell countStaining

Intact0Normal0Normal0
Irregular surface1Replicating1Slightly reduced1
Fissures to the transitional zone2Hypercellularity2Moderately reduced2
Fissures to the deep zone3Hypocellularity3Severely reduced3
Complete disorganization4  Absence of dye4