Role of Dashmool Siddha Majja Basti in the Management of Avascular Necrosis of Femur Head-A Case Study (Asthi Majja Gata Vata)
Author : Preeti Chaturvedi, Sonali Dungarwal and Tarendra Singh Songara
Abstract :
Avascular necrosis is the death of bone tissue due to the lack of blood supply also called as osteonecrosis. It leads tiny break in bone and cause the bone to collapse. This takes month to years and is very common in hip joint. In modern orthopaedic practice treatment of AVN includes pain relieving medicine, steroids and total hip replacement surgery. It is common in people between ages of 30 to 50. An interruption in the blood flow can result in a gradual degenerative disorder of the bones. AVN can affect any bone, however it is most frequently found in the hip joint. In contemporary orthopaedics, the prognosis for illness is extremely bad. Modern medical science treats AVN mostly with complete hip replacement surgery, which has the disadvantages of a lengthy recovery period and a short hip joint lifespan. On the other hand, ayurvedic medicine has no side effects and offers long-term relief from illness and halts its progression.
In Ayurveda, it can be correlated with Asthi Majjagata Vata due to similar sign and symptoms of AVN. Asthi Majjagata Vata is Vata Pradhan Tridoshaja Vyadhi leads to Kshaya of Asthi Majja Dhatu. Ayurveda can provide a suitable answer through appropriate Panchkarma modalities useful in Asthi Dhatu Kshaya.
A pre diagnosed case of AVN with complaint of pain and stiffness in both hip joint and pain radiating to knee, difficulty in sitting, walking, limping gait. Patient was managed by Udvartan, Manjishthadi Kshara Basti and Dashmoola Siddha Majja Basti. Significant improvement was noticed after the treatment and pain was reduced significantly.
Keywords :
Dashmoola siddha majja basti, asthi-majjagata vata, Avascular necrosis (AVN)
