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ASSOCIATION OF ANATOMICAL CHANGES OF WRIST JOINT AND KUNTHATA (INABILITY TO FUNCTION) IN THE PATIENTS OF AAMVATA (RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS) WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO VIDDHA LAKSHANA OF MANIBANDHA MARMA

Dr. Mayuri Yawalkar*, Dr. Vinod Choudhari, Dr. Shilpa Varade, Dr. Shubham Janbandhu, Dr. Pooja Golhar and Dr. Gangeshkumar Jha

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Abstract

Introduction: Aamvata is a prevalent disease characterized by vata vitiation and Aam accumulation, primarily causing joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. This study aims to link anatomical changes in the wrist joint with kunthata i.e. Viddha Lakshana of Manibandha Marma in Aamvata patients. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study involved 56 pre-diagnosed Aamvata patients with both wrist joints affected. Data collection occurred through clinic visits, questionnaires, and investigations. Results: Most subjects (46.43%) fell within the 41- 50 age range. The male-female ratio was 1:1, with 50% each. The severity distribution based on VAS scores showed 7.14% with mild, 25% with moderate, and 67.86% with severe symptoms. The analysis indicated a significant correlation between wrist joint anatomical changes and kunthata. Conclusion: The study concludes that there is a clear association between anatomical changes in the wrist joint and kunthata (inability to function) among Aamvata patients.

Keywords: Kunthata, Viddha Lakshana, Manibandha Marma, Aamvata (Rheumatoid Arthritis), Wrist joint.