Scholars International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (SIJTCM)
Volume-2 | Issue-04 | 59-62
Case Report
Knee Osteoarthritis Management through Ayurveda: A Case Report
Dr. Madhavi Seetha, Dr. Jinesh Jain
Published : June 30, 2019
Abstract
Knee osteoarthritis is the most frequent type of arthritis and is a main reason of disability. Its occurrence in India is 22%
to 39%. In Contemporary medicine, OA is usually treated with Acetaminophen, aspirin and non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as pain relief medicines. Extreme exploit of NSAIDs can escort to gastric complications.
Total knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is extensively employed in the management for end-stage osteoarthritis but Pneumonia is
one of the most frequent complications after knee Arthroplasty. It is the main reason of readmission and death subsequent
to surgery. In Ayurveda, Osteoarthritis can be linked with sandhigata vata because of its similarity in clinical features.
This is a case of knee Osteoarthritis who was suggested Arthroplasty. She was effectively treated with internal
medication & some external therapy. Osteoarthritis is usually managed by Ayurveda practitioners but from this case
study, it can be concluded that severe osteoarthritis may be managed by Ayurvedic intercession.