The management of Asthimajjagata Vata w.s.r. to Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head with Ayurveda recipes - A Case Study

Abstract

In musculoskeletal clinics, one of the conditions that is more frequently observed, is Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the head of the femur. Basically, it is an osteonecrosis caused by a wound or any obstruction in the arteries supplying blood to the bone tissue. The most frequent type of necrosis is AVN of the femur head because the artery supplying that region is very thin and readily injured by simple dislocation or a sub capital fracture, which causes a lack of food to the tissue and necrosis. Usually, men are more prone to Avascular necrosis than women. There is no specific treatment available in modern medicine other than surgery. Additionally, the prognosis is not good and the cost is high. Present case was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic procedures in the conservative management of AVN of the femoral head. In this present case a 27 Years old male was diagnosed with AVN of bilateral hip joint was presented with bilateral groin pain associated with limitation of movements of hip joint and pain in back, with difficulty in walking He was given Manjishthadi Majja Basti along with other Panchakarma therapies and oral medicines. After the treatment, the pain decreased, range of movement of both hip joints improved. This case shows that Ayurveda treatment is helpful in the management of Avascular necrosis and helps in improving quality of life.