Abstract

REVIEW OF AGNIKARMA THERAPY IN JANUSANDHIGATA VATA WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS.

Dr. Akshay Kumar, *Dr. Pradeep S Shindhe, Dr. Himanshu Binji, Dr. M. Puneet,

Abstract

Knee Osteo Arthritis ranks 38th among disability variables that impact life expectancy and is the 11th most common cause of disability globally. With a prevalence of 22% to 39% in India, osteoarthritis is the most common joint illness and the second most common rheumatologic issue. Women are more likely than males to have OA, but as people age, the prevalence rises sharply. Approximately 45% of women over 65 experience symptoms, while 70% of those over 65 have radiological evidence. One of the main causes of decreased mobility, especially in women, is osteoarthritis of the knee. The main treatments for OA in modern medicine include analgesics, antiinflammatory medications, and surgery.7 Even while these treatments result in a great recovery, the patients must take them for the rest of their lives, which has negative repercussions. Knee replacement surgery is expensive, and the patient must take analgesics for a long time following the procedure. Acharya Sushruta provides a detailed description of Agnikarma, a form of Therepeutic burn.Knee OA's clinical characteristics can be linked to Janu sandhigata vata, a condition that affects Asthi and Mamsa dhatu.Acharya Sushruta recommended Agnikarma as a pain reliever for this kind of illness,which could be the alternative for Pain reliving medicine because overuse of these medicine can cause serious health issues.

Keywords: Knee OA, knee osteoarthritis, Janusandhigata vata, Agnikarma, Pain mangemment, analgesics.