AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF JANUSANDHIGATA VATA W.S.R TO OSTEO ARTHRITIS KNEE – A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Janu Sandhigata Vata has similarity with Osteo Arthritis, commonly known as “wear and tear” arthritis. Osteo Arthritis is a degenerative disorder without systemic manifestations and the most common form of joint disease, sparing no age, race or geographic area. Symptomatic disease also increases with advancing age. About 73% of people suffering from Osteo Arthritis are older than 55 years, and 60% are female. Over the last three decades, the prevalent symptomatic Osteo Arthritis cases in India increased 2.66-fold from 23.46 million in 1990 to 62.35 million in 2019. Total Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY) due to Osteo Arthritis increased from 0.79 million in 1990 to 2.12 million in 2019. The prevalence, incidence and DALYs for Knee Osteo Arthritis are consistently higher in females than males. Sandhigata Vata is one such disorder affecting locomotive functions in which movement of joints is restricted due to pain and inflammation. It is the most common form of joint disorders among the elderly and obese persons and a major cause of morbidity and chronic disability. Janusandhigata Vata is a condition, which is characterized by an imbalance in the Vata dosha (Vyana Vata) and Kapha dosha (Sleshaka sleshma), leading to knee joint disorders such as pain, stiffness and reduced mobility. This article is focused on a detailed case study of a patient diagnosed with Janu Sandhigata Vata, illustrating the application of Ayurvedic principles and therapies in managing the condition.