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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula granules, which utilize plant-based natural products, show excellent clinical efficacy in managing these conditions. With the development of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has enhanced the clinical efficacy of TCM formula granules through multiple approaches such as intelligent syndrome differentiation and formula optimization, drug efficacy prediction and mechanism analysis, as well as patient management and therapeutic effect monitoring, providing a new approach for the prevention and treatment of complex degenerative diseases. This paper systematically reviews the core advantages of TCM formula granules and their suitability for orthopedic diseases such as bone aging and osteoporosis. It analyzes the application models of AI technology in optimizing TCM formula granules, predicting drug efficacy, and personalized treatment. The main research results show that the artificial intelligence-driven TCM formula granule system is beneficial for promoting the full-cycle integration of \u201cprevention - treatment - rehabilitation\u201d in the chronic disease management of bone and joint degenerative diseases. However, challenges persist in clinical evidence standardization, algorithm interpretability, and ethical frameworks. 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