A study of Radiological changes in Janu Sandhi in Amavata

Abstract

Aim - To study radiological changes in Janu Sandhi due to Amavata. Objectives - 1) To study about Janu Sandhi and Knee Joint, 2) To study about Amavata and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Observation - The 7 diagnostic criteria according to American College of Rheumatology, epidemiology and genetics, radiological evaluation is one of them, for knee joint - soft tissue swelling, periarticular osteoporosis, joint space reduction, osteophytes, dislocation of joints, secondary eburnation, pseudocytes, periosteal new bone formation, bone erosion is seen. In radiological changes, soft tissue swelling, joint space reduction and osteophytes is found in 80% patients, periarticular osteoporosis is found in almost 90% patient. Conclusion - Female are more prone to radiological changes in knee joint affected by Amavata than male. Also age group of 41-50 yrs are more affected and Vata-Kapha Dehaj Prakruti people has more radiological changes. This is helpful to find out the extent of progression of disease in stages of disease and treatment of disease.