• Dr. Sharman Prasad Verma
• Dr. Jinesh Kumar. Jain
• Dr. L.M. Kushwaha
• Dr. O. P. Dwivedi
• Dr. Swapnil Singhai

Osteoarthritis of knee joint is the leading cause of chronic disability in developed countries. Some of them are unable to walk independently. It has been stated by Davidson that it is a degenerative joint disease characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage and simultaneous proliferation of new bone, cartilage and connective tissue. Some inflammatory changes are also there. He further mentioned that 80% of people above the age of 65 have radiographic changes but only 25% have the symptoms. Modern concept of the treatment is of the opinion that there are irreversible changes of Osteoarthritis. Treatment is directed towards relieving symptoms, maintaining and improving joint functions. More often non-narcotic analgesics are prescribed. Some patients have relief by taking non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. However, there is a risk of gastric erosion. Sometimes prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors are also given but there is a possibility of impaired renal function. An occasional intra articular injection temporarily relieves the pain. Intra articular injections of corticosteroids may be helpful. Considering the foregoing concept of Osteoarthritis in modern medicine, relief from pain is there but patient has to face hazardous complications of drug. Therefore, patient in the present era are opting for successful Ayurvedic treatment. Ayurveda has its own concepts of treatment. This patient of Sandhivata was treated with Abhyanga, Swedana and oral herbal drug. This case study aims to summarize the presentation, examination, work up, and Ayurvedic management of the patient with Osteo-arthritis.

Sandhivata, Osteo-arthritis, Sidhartak Taila, Saindhavadi taila Janu Basti, Suranjan churna.

"AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF OSTEO-ARTHRITIS: A CASE REPORT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 3, page no.619-624, March-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2103086.pdf

"AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF OSTEO-ARTHRITIS: A CASE REPORT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 3, page no. pp619-624, March-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2103086.pdf