Abstract

AVASCULARNECROSIS IN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE

Dr. Mahathi K.*, Dr. K. Padma Priyanka and Dr. P. V. N. R. Prasad

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Abstract

Avascular Necrosis of bone also known as Osteonecrosis describes deaths of bone due to impairment of its blood supply. Prevalence of AVN range from 10,000 and 20,000 among Americans every year. The common age of occurrence is between 30 – 40 years. It occurs most commonly in hip. In contemporary medicine the treatment of AVN comprises of Hip replacement surgery which is invasive and painful. And there is chance of recurrence. In Ayurveda though there is no direct co-relation of any disease it can be assessed through common Nidana, Rupa. In present study comparision between AVN and Asti majja gata vata causes, symptoms and treatment have been elucidated.

Keywords: Astimajjagata vata, AVN, Vata.