Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: ATTAI VIDAL (external therapy): Hirudoventralis type of leech which have a Size of
2 to 3 inches, a number of
2 to 3 leeches for 3 to 5 times for about 45 minutes to 1 hour will be app
Sponsors
Dr R Shanmu
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients having symptoms of pain in single or both knee joints, swelling, tenderness, stiffness, crepitation, restricted movements. 2.Patients who are willing to undergo Leech application 3.Willing to give specimen of blood for investigation whenever required. 4.Willing to attend OPD or admission in IPD for 48days. 5.Willing to take photograph before and after treatment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.History of Tuberculosis 2.History of Hepatitis B, AIDS, syphilis. 3.History of Heamophilia& Anticoagulant treatment 4.Pregnancy & lactation 5.Rheumatoid and other types of arthritis 6.Benign and malignant neoplasm 7.Trauma, Fracture, Ligament injury 8.Immuno compromised Patients 9.History of Psychiatric disorder 10.Surgery of the affected knee joint during the previous 3 month or joint replacement.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| reduction in severity of joint pain, stiffness, tenderness & swellingTimepoint: 2weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr G Ganesan
Government siddha medical College and hospital, palayamkottai
Outcome results
None listed