A Case Study on Management of Asthigata Vata W.S.R. AVN of Femoral Head

Authors: Patil V, Kalatippi M*, Rodd M2 and Kalburgi N

DOI: 10.23880/jonam-16000378

Volume 7, Issue 1

Abstract

Avascular necrosis of femoral head is a growing condition in the musculoskeletal clinic. This is mainly osteonecrosis caused by injury or occlusion in the blood vessels that supply bone tissue. AVN of femoral head is the most common type of necrosis because the artery that supplies this area is so narrow that it is easily injured, which then causes a lack of nutrition leading to necrosis. Modern medicine has no specific cures other than surgery. Moreover, it is expensive and unpredictable. In Ayurveda, Vata, Pitta, Rakta Dosha, Asthi, and Majja Kshaya play a major role in the pathogenesis of AVN. This article is aimed to nourish, repair, and regenerate Asthi Dhatu & Vatashamana. The current study, at the age of 28, diagnosed AVN of the femoral head was treated with Udvartana, Kshara Basti, Ksheera Basti, and Shasthika Shali Pinda Sveda which plays a significant effect in the improvement of pathology.

Keywords: Avascular Necrosis; Femoral Head; Asthigata Vata; Panchakarma

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