A Single Case Evaluation of Osteoarthritis and its Management Through Panchkarma

Abstract

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease and also known as a wear and tear  disease. It is extremely prevalent in society and is a major cause of disability.  Osteoarthritis can be correlated with Sandhigata Vata based on similarities in  information reviewed from Ayurveda and modern literature. Sandhgatavata is one  such condition, which usually starts with ageing and has become common in the  society. It is disease which appears mostly in the early forties but due to over use of  joint, trauma, deficient diet and obesity this disease has become now prevalent in  young generation too. Hence, not only treating Sandhigata Vata is important but  equal emphasis must be given to prevent early degeneration and related changes. In  the present study the treatment of Male patient having symptoms of Sandhigata Vata treated with Ayurvedic medication along with Panchkarma therapies. No such  complication was found during the treatment and significant improvement was  observed in sign and symptoms. It is important to treat Osteoarthritis effectively  using a multidisciplinary approach and Panchakarma provides such approach to the  patients.