Impact of ayurvedic panchakarma therapy on osteoarthritis
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https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20243136Keywords:
Ayurveda, Exercise, Knee osteoarthritis, KOOS score, Pain reliefAbstract
Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of chronic pain and disability in adults, imparting a substantial economic burden on both society and individuals. This case series explored the impact of Ayurvedic Panchakarma therapy on knee osteoarthritis. Data from procedures conducted between March 2022 and January 2024 at a clinic in Maharashtra, India was collected. Patients of either gender who were clinically diagnosed with osteoarthritis grade 2 and underwent Knee Rejuvenation Therapy were included in this analysis. Follow-up was conducted after 1 month and at 90 days. Baseline data was compared with follow-up data. A total of 16 patients with mean age of 57.63 ± 10.20 years were included in the study. The Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) score (day 1: 20.31±11.18, after 1 month: 49.94±10.85, day 90: 71.31±5.89, p=0.00), pain (day 1: 25.44±14.03, after 1 month: 57.81±10.66, day 90: 80.63±5.78, p=0.00), symptoms (day 1: 30.69±14.59, after 1 month: 55.75±12.94, day 90: 83.00±6.04, p=0.00), sports (day 1: 2.81±6.84, after 1 month: 25.31±15.05, day 90: 39.69±15.76, p=0.00), function (day 1: 31.25±16.69, after 1 month: 58.94±12.34, day 90: 78.81±7.98, p=0.00), and quality of life (day 1: 14.13±14.83, after 1 month: 52.00±10.78, after 1 month: 73.50±4.50, p=0.00) increased from baseline to the 90-day follow-up. Ayurvedic treatment is effective in improving the KOOS score and reducing the severity of arthritis in diagnosed osteoarthritis patients.
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