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CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (ACL) TEAR TREATED WITH AYURVEDIC SCIENTIFIC REVERSAL DETOX PROCESS (SRDP): A CASE REPORT

*Dr. Bhalchandra Rajaram Mahamuni, Dr. Soniya Bhalchandra Mahamuni, Dr. Bhagyashree Purushottm Dhaskat, Dr. Pratiksha Patil, Dr. Aisha Khan

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Abstract

Background: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears are among the most common sports-related injuries, often requiring surgical intervention. However, traditional Ayurvedic approaches offer promising, non-invasive alternatives for functional recovery and joint stabilization. This case study explores the effectiveness of Scientific Reversal Detox Process (SRDP) in the Ayurvedic management of ACL tear. Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of an integrated Ayurvedic SRDP approach in the conservative management of an ACL tear without surgical intervention. Case Summary: A 31-year-old male patient presented with clinical and radiological diagnosis of a partial ACL tear in the right knee, associated with pain, swelling, instability, and restricted movement. He declined surgical management and opted for Ayurvedic care. A personalized SRDP regimen was initiated, consisting of Abhyanga (therapeutic oil massage), pottali Swedana (bundle fomentation), Janu Dhara (oil pooling), Colon therapy (medicated enema), and internal administration of medicines over a period of 2 months. Results: By the end of treatment, the patient reported significant reduction in pain (VAS score reduced from 8 to 1), improved knee stability, and enhanced range of motion, reduced swelling, stiffness. Functional improvement was assessed using the koos score which improved from 52 (poor) to 90 (good). MRI after treatment showed the tear had not worsened, and the patient was able to resume normal activities without any signs of pain or knee instability. Conclusion: This case demonstrates that the SRDP protocol can be a viable non-surgical option for managing ACL tears, particularly in partial injuries. Larger-scale studies with objective imaging follow-up are needed to further validate these clinical outcomes.

Keywords: ACL Tear, SRDP therapy, Snayugata Vata, Non-Surgical Management.