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[Objective] To investigate the effect of Shangke Quyu Tablet (a formula modified from Tao Hong Siwu Decoction) in treating acute traumatic swelling and pain of soft tissue. [Methods] Two hundred and forty-six cases of traumatic injury in four limbs, which were classified to Qi-stagnation and blood-stasis syndrome, were randomized to two groups. After given fracture reduction and dislocation fixation, group A (n = 164) was treated with self-prepared Shangke Quyu Tablet and group B with Tongxuekang Capsules (n = 82) . Therapeutic effect was evaluated after 10 days of treatment. [Results] In group A, 116 cases were markedly improved, 30 much improved, 14 improved and 4 ineffective; in group B, 44 cases were markedly improved, 18 much improved, 16 improved and 4 ineffective. The therapeutic effect in group A was better than that in group B (P