Management of Sandhigata Vata (OA of knee) by Janudhara, and Panchatikta Ksheera Basti along with Laksha Guggulu: A case study

Abstract

Ayurveda has described about the pathogenesis and the treatment of various disorders. The incidence of some of which have increased In the present scenario. Sandhigata vata is a type of vata vyadhi which mainly occurs in old age due to dhatukshya. When compared to males the prevalence of this condition rises with age and is higher in females (25%) than in males (16%).It may be correlated to Osteoarthritis resemblance in sign and symptoms. In allopath, huge range of treatment such as analgesics, anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxant, calcium and vitamin-D suppliments and steroids along with physiotherapy are available but it have limited prognosis due to untoward effects after prolong use.1. Aim and objectives: to study the effect of janudhara, Panchatikta ksheera basti along with laksha guggulu in the management of sandhigata vata (OA of knee).2.to find out an effective ayurvedic management for sandhigata vata (OA of knee). Material and methods: the present case study is upon a 55 years old (female patient) diagnosed case of osteoarthritis of knee with complaints of pain and swelling in both knee joints, and difficulty in walking since last 2 years, at the Panchakarma OPD of Pt.Khushilal Sharma Govt Ayurvedic hospital Bhopal. The Patient was treated with janudhara and Panchatikta ksheera basti along with Shamana drug. Duration of study is 30 days.Results: After treatment, changes were observed in symptoms and X-ray. Conclusion: Patient got satisfactory relief in clinical features as well as in maintaining joint space were observed in x-ray after treatment.