Effect of Ayurveda Treatment in Knee Joint Ligament Tear-A Case Report
Author : Dr. Tarendra Singh Songara, Dr. Nupur Namdeo and Dr. Kamini Soni
Abstract :
The knee is a compound synovial joint and is the largest weight bearing joint, useful in most of the routine activities and postures. Knee is the primary hinge joint which offers a range of movements, promoting a flexible living. It is described as Janu sandhi in Ayurveda. Ligament injuries of Knee has become an unsettling issue in medical fraternity, mild to severe, often poses variance of therapy from simple rest to reconstructive procedures. Sports injuries can limit a person's ability to continue their career and hinder their chances of success. Although reconstructive procedures are often praised, their non-judicial usage, especially for minor injuries, poses significant challenges for low-income patients. Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, provides valuable insights into sports injuries through its well-defined concepts mentioned in classical texts like Sushruta Samhita, Charaka Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya. So an alternative cost effective modality was needed to overcome the side effects of the medicines and surgeries. In the present case study, the patient had an accident after which he had swelling and pain in left knee joint. The patient was treated with ayurveda drugs and Panchakarma therapies. The patient got significant relief in the symptoms and decrease in pain during walking.
Keywords :
ACL tear, janu pizhichil, kottamchukkadi oil, Jalaukavacharana, Dasang lepa
