Effect of Marma Chikitsa in pain management of Sandhivata (Osteoarthritis) - A Single Case Study
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of degenerative joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. It is believed to be the fourth leading cause of disability in the world, affecting 1 in 7 adults in the United States alone. The most common symptoms are joint pain and stiffness. Usually, the symptoms progress slowly over years. In this paper there is a case of 52 year old female patient that came to our institute with complain of pain, swelling and stiffness of right knee joint since 1 year. X - ray suggested narrowing of the space between the bones in the joint. X - ray also shows spurs around the joint. In this case study of Marma Chikitsa is done in the pain management of Osteoarthritis.
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