Ayurvedic Treatment for Arthritis knees follows the general treatment principle of Ayurvedic Vata Vyadhi management. The knee joint is the strongest and largest joint in the body which is made up of the lower end of the femur, upper end of tibia, fibula, and patella. The ends of the three bones where they touch are covered with articular cartilage, a smooth, slippery substance that protects and cushions the bones as you bend and straighten your knee. The meniscus is two wedge-shaped cartilages that are tough and rubbery to help cushion the joint and keep it stable. The synovial membrane covers the joint and inside it has synovial fluid which lubricates the joint. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and posttraumatic arthritis are the common types of arthritis that affect the knee joint.
Signs and Symptoms The signs and symptoms vary based on the type of arthritis that affected the joint. Osteoarthritis: This is the most common type of arthritis affecting the knee joint. The symptoms include,
Rheumatoid Arthritis: The signs and symptoms include
Post Traumatic Knee Arthritis: The signs and symptoms includes,
Causes and pathophysiology Osteoarthritis is caused when the cartilage cushions the ends of bones in the joint. It is often known as wear and tears disease. Rheumatic arthritis is caused when the immune system attacks the synovial membrane around the joint resulting in the thickening of the synovium. Gradually the cartilage inside the joints gets damaged resulting in symptoms. The injury caused by sports, accidents, or any physical trauma causes wearing out of the joint which results in post-traumatic arthritis. Diagnosis The diagnosis can be done by
X-rays to check for cartilage damage, bone damage, and bone spur formation. Computerized tomography is used to create cross-sectional views on the internal structures of the joint. CT can visualize both bone and surrounding soft tissues. Treatments Arthritis of knee joint can be managed by,
Prognosis There is no complete cure for arthritis, but treatment can relieve symptoms, slow the progress of the disease, and reduce the risk of complications. In severe cases, surgery can be done to replace the inflamed joint. Complications A stress fracture is a complication of osteoarthritis of the knee joint. Joint deformities like knock knee or bow legs happen in advanced disease. Osteoporosis and rheumatoid nodules are also seen. Disease and Ayurveda In Ayurveda, Sandhigata vata is a condition affecting joints that closely resembles the symptoms of Arthritis of a joint. Nidana- Causes No specific nidana is said for the development of Sandhigata vata. But the factors like excessive dry, cold food, cold regimen, improper exercise, body postures, lack of nutrition, and less intake of food, etc. which vitiate vata can lead to the condition. Excess exercise and injuries also cause the disease. Purvaroopam- Premonitory Symptoms No premonitory symptoms are described. Samprapthi -Maturation Due to indulgence in etiological factors, the vata gets vitiated which further vitiate tissues like asthi (bone), majja (bone marrow) and gets localized to joints causing symptoms. Lakshana Signs and Symptoms The clinical features include,
Prognosis It is difficult to cure because it usually affects aged people and the knee joint is a vital point (Marma Sthana). Also, the asthi and majja like deeper dhatus (tissues) are affected. Chikitsa- Treatment The treatment aims at alleviating the vitiated vata dosha and strengthening sleshmaka kapha which acts as protection to the joint. The treatment procedures include,
Commonly used medicines
Brands available
Home Remedies
Diet
Yoga Yoga is very beneficial in the Arthritis of the knee joint because it helps in maintaining body weight and makes the movements of joints easier. The postures advised includes,
Research articles link. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3764880/ https://www.jrasccras.com/doi/JRAS/pdf/10.5005/jp-journals-10064-0064 https://trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1745-6215-14-149 https://ijapr.in/index.php/ijapr/article/view/320 https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2011/724291/ Author information
Licensed Ayurvedic doctor focused on providing individual Ayurvedic consultation services. Specialized in work related stress, Womens’ issues, diabetes, Pecos, arthritis, male and female sexual problems and infertility. Interested in academic work as well. Now working with www.ayurvedaforall.com as senior consultant, Ayurveda.
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