Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants will be selected based on the following criteria 1. Individuals aged 40 to 75 years. 2. Patients presenting with clinical features (lakshanas) of JanuSandhigata Vata, such as Vaatpurna Druti Sparsha (Sensation on palpation like a bag)filled with air. Aakunchana Prasaran Pravritti Vedana (Pain during flexion)and extension of the knee joint. Sandhi Aatopa (Crepitus in the joint). 3. Patients willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent. 4. Patients fit for the required clinical and laboratory investigations.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following conditions 1. History or clinical evidence of traumatic injury to the knee joint. 2. Presence of inflammatory joint disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Septic Arthritis, or Psoriatic Arthritis. 3. Secondary osteoarthritis due to congenital, metabolic, or endocrine disorders. 4. Severe systemic illness (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, cardiac disease) that may interfere with study participation. 5. Patients with active infections, malignancy, or debilitating neurological disorders affecting the lower limb. 6. Pregnant or lactating women. 7. Individuals unwilling or unable to provide informed consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following parameters will be recorded before and after treatment 1. Vaatpurna Druti Sparsha Shotha (Sensation of swelling on palpation, resembling a sac filled with air.) 2. Aakunchana Prasaran Pravritti Vedana (Pain experienced during flexion and extension of the knee joint.) 3. Sandhi Aatopa (Presence of crepitus in the joint.)Timepoint: At Baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Measured to evaluate inflammatory activity.. 2. Swelling Measurement Circumference of the knee joint measured with a measuring tape to detect changes in swelling. Timepoint: At Baseline | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
DMM Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Yavatmal