Intra-articular gold induced cytokine (GOLDIC®) injection therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of knee joint: a clinical study

As per Ayurveda, Janusandhigata Vata is one among Vatavyadhi and can be compared with Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint in Modern Medicine with respect to the similarity of symptoms. Aims and Objectives: To evaluate and compare the effect of Grihadhumadi and Kottamchukkadi Upanaha in Janusandhigata Vata. Methods: Single blind randomized comparative clinical study allocated into 2 equal groups as A and B. Procedure: In Group A, Grihadhumadi Upanaha Sweda done for 7 days and in Group B, Kottamchukkadi Upanaha Sweda done for 7 days. Patients were examined as per the assessment criteria on 1st day before treatment, 8th day after completion of the treatment and 15th day as part of follow up. Observations and Results: Group A showed statistically highly significant effect in most of the criteria’s like Swelling, Stiffness, Tenderness, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Range Of Movements (ROM) and WOMAC INDEX. Group B showed statistically highly significant effect in Pain and Crepitation.

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PA01.70. A clinical study on the efficacy of Jalaukawacharana in the management of janu sandhigata vata w.s.r. To osteoarthritis of knee joint

Ancient Science of Life ◽

10.4103/0257-7941.112127 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 32 (5) ◽

pp. 120

Author(s):

SAshok Vardhan ◽

TV Balakrishnan ◽

SDattatreya Rao ◽

MBhaskar Rao ◽

KSrinivasa Kumar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Study ◽

Knee Joint ◽

Osteoarthritis Of Knee

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EFFICACY OF ERANDAMOOLADI BASTI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF JANU SANDHIGATAVATA VIS-A-VIS OSTEOARTHRITIS OF KNEE JOINT – AN OBSERVATIONAL CLINICAL STUDY

November 2020 - International Ayurvedic Medical Journal ◽

10.46607/iamj0609022021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 360-366

Author(s):

S Jagadesh Kumar ◽

Shreyas D M ◽

Kiran M Goud

Keyword(s):

Adverse Effect ◽

Clinical Study ◽

Knee Joint ◽

Knee Osteoarthritis ◽

Surgical Intervention ◽

Limited Range ◽

Daily Activities ◽

Osteoarthritis Of Knee ◽

Dual Action ◽

The Individual

Janu Sandhigata vata is one such Vatavyadhi presenting with Sandhi shula, Sandhi shotha, Sandhi atopa and Prasarana Akunchana Vedana, resulting in limited range of movements, there by restricting daily activities of the individual. Janu Sandhigatavata is commonly identified with Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint characterized by pain, swelling & impaired movements. The prevalence of Osteoarthritis rises progressively with age and it has been estimated that that 45% of all people develop Knee Osteoarthritis in life. Osteoarthritis is more common in women than men. The existent line of treatment in contemporary field of medicine includes the administration of analgesics, NSAIDS, Intra articular steroids and surgical intervention in the form of Knee replacement, which all has their own limitation and meanwhile may have deleterious adverse effect. In this regard, there is a need for exploring the safe, effective and affordable line of treatment. Basti karma is a supreme treatment for Vata Vyadhi and also known as Ardha Chikitsa because of its multifaceted actions. Many Basti formulations are mentioned in classics among which Erandamooladi Bati was selected for the study because its dual action, does Vataghna and also relives Kapha Avarana. The results were statistically highly significant within the group.

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A Comparative Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Matra Basti with Bala Taila and Matra Basti with Prasarini Taila in Sandhigata Vata W. S. R. to Ruka and Graha in Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint

International Journal of Contemporary Pathology ◽

10.5958/2395-1184.2015.00038.8 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 40

Author(s):

Vats Anurag ◽

Bharadwaj Shreyasi ◽

Sharma Satish ◽

Richa

Keyword(s):

Clinical Study ◽

Knee Joint ◽

Osteoarthritis Of Knee ◽

Comparative Clinical Study

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Combined effectiveness of Maharasnadi Kashaya with Shunti Churna and Matra Basti with Ksheerabala Taila in Janu Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis Knee) : An open label, single arm clinical study

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.5.4.11 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (04) ◽

pp. 62-67

Author(s):

Kiran K ◽

Vasantha B ◽

Muttappa Totad

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Clinical Study ◽

Knee Joint ◽

Knee Osteoarthritis ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Osteoarthritis Of The Knee ◽

Open Label ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Osteoarthritis Of Knee ◽

Osteoarthritis Knee

Sandhi Gata Vata is a clinical condition that comes under the heading of Vata Vyadhi where Prakupita Vata affects Sandhi and causes specific signs and symptoms. Lakshanas of Sandhi Gata Vata of Janu Sandhi resembles the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of knee. Osteoarthritis of the knee is more commonly found in women than men, and the prevalence increases dramatically with age. The major risk factors associated with osteoarthritis knee joint are old age, obesity, excessive usage of knee joint (occupational), which makes it an important cause of disability. A clinical study was conducted on 31 subjects by administering combination of Maharsnadi Kashaya with Shunti Churna and Matra Basti with Ksheerabala Taila and the results obtained were statistically analysed. Statistically significant reduction in Lakshanas of Janu Sandhi Gata Vata and WOMAC scores were noted.

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