Ayurvedic Approach in Osteoarthritis Knee Joint Grade II and III

Abstract

Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative disorder affecting joints. Age is the major factor for the high incidence of OA. OA can affect any joint but is most common in the knee joint. Muscles and tissue around the joints are also affected. Main signs and symptoms of OA knee joint are pain, tenderness and restricted movements. Moreover, it has a great impact on reducing the quality of affected people’s life. A 42 year old male patient complaints of left knee joint pain and difficult to move the joint since 5 months, came to the OPD of our hospital. The condition was diagnosed as Osteoarthritis knee joint grade II (Left)through clinical examination and Xray knee joint. In Ayurveda, the etiology, pathology and clinical features of OA resembles with Asthigatavata and Sandhigatavata types of Vatavyadhi. Patient underwent Ayurvedic treatment modalities for 30 days and follow up of 3 months. After treatment pain and tenderness reduced and joint movement improved. The treatment outcome suggest that Ayurvedic treatment modalities can be valuable alternative in management of degenerative diseases.