Abstract

REVIEW ON ASTHIMAJJAGATA VATA: AVASCULAR NECROSIS OF HIP JOINT

Dr. Pankaj Singh*, Dr. Shivani Mahajan, Dr. Praphull Goyal and Dr. Ramit Kumar

Abstract

The term "Avascular Necrosis" (AVN) refers to the death of bone cells due to a disruption in the blood supply. The collapse of the bone structures causes bone loss, pain, and the loss of joint function. This disease most frequently affects the femoral head. At the time of diagnosis, most patients are in their third, fourth, or fifth decade of life. This illness affects men more frequently than women do. Management is not an easy task, the objectives of treatment includes the preservation of structure and function and relief of pain. In modern medicine administration of muscle relaxants, NSAIDS, physiotherapy etc give temporary relief from the pain and last option seems to be surgery which is quite expensive and has several complications. The symptoms of avascular necrosis in a patient are comparable with the symptoms of Asthimajjagata Vata Basti is considered as the best in pacifying Vata Vyadhi; Vyana Vayu is vitiated in Asthimajjagata Vata. According to Acharya’s, Tiktaksheera Basti is mentioned in the management of Asthimajjagata Vata.

Keywords: Avascular Necrosis, Asthimajjagata Vata, Tiktaksheera Basti, Vyana Vayu.