Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF AVASCULAR NECROSIS OF FEMORAL HEAD (AVNFH) WSR UBHAYASHRITA VATRAKTA - A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Mandloi Balwant, Dr. Sahu Sarita and Dr. Chaturvedi Preeti

Abstract

Avascular necrosis of the femoral head (AVNFH) is a debilitating disease caused due to impaired blood supply to the head of femur, it results bone necrosis and collapse. In Ayurveda although there is no specific terminology and clinical entity described as such but the clinical manifestation and pathogenesis of this disease resembles with ubhayashrita vatrakta. A case reported in our hospital complaining pain in bilateral hip joint was diagnosed with AVN of femoral head. Treatment was given at IPD level as per the Ayurveda principles. Administration of basti is the best treatment modality in such case this Conservative management of AVN through Ayurvedic principles provides significant relief in pain, improves quality of life and prevents further progression of disease.

Keywords: Avascular necrosis, Ubhayashrita vatrakta, Basti.