An Ayurvedic approach for the management of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) - A Case Study

Sakshi Gupta; Sanjay Srivastava

doi:10.21760/jaims.8.5.46

Sakshi Gupta Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Rog Nidan Evum Vikriti Vigyan, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Government (Auto.) Ayurveda College & Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Sanjay Srivastava Professor & HOD of Rog Nidan Evum Vikriti Vigyan, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Government (Auto.) Ayurveda College & Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.8.5.46

Keywords: Avascular Necrosis, Asthimajjagata Vata, Manjisthadi Majja Basti

Abstract

Background - Avascular Necrosis (AVN) is a disease affecting bone due to temporary or permanent cessation of the blood supply which finally leads to the destruction of the joints. AVN is asymptomatic in the early stage but as the disease progress there is constant pain with decrease in the function of joints. AVN of femoral head is the most common type of among all AVN. On the basis of Dosha and Dushya Avascular Necrosis resembles with the Asthimajjagata Vata. Raktavaha Srotas, Asthivaha Srotas and Majjavaha Srotas are hampered in Asthimajjagata Vata. Case Report - This is the case of 56 year old female came to our hospital having complaints pain in B/L hip joints which radiates to both thigh region (Rt. > Lt.), morning stiffness more than 30 mintues, pain in groin region, difficulty in walking, sleep disturbed due to pain and indigestion. Aim and Objective - To evaluate the efficacy of various Panchakarma procedure especially Manjisthadi Majja Basti. Result - The therapy provided marked relief in pain and stiffness along with improvement in gait and difficulty in walking was reduced. Conclusion - AVN is a chronic degenerative disease which occurs when a blood flow to the bone is interrupted or reduced. On the basis of this case study, it can be concluded that Manjisthadi Majja Basti along with various Panchakarma procedure is effective in the management of AVN of femoral head.

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