• Dr. Natasha Singh
• Prof. Dr. Chitta Ranjan Das
• Prof. Dr. Jeniffer Ponsingh

Paraplegia refers to either complete or partial paralysis that affects the legs and potentially the trunk, while leaving the arms unaffected. It involves a loss of motor or sensory function in the legs. This condition is typically the result of a spinal cord injury or a congenital disorder like spina bifida, which impacts the neural components of the spinal canal. The regions of the spinal canal that may be involved in paraplegia include the thoracic, lumbar, or sacral areas. The degree to which the trunk is impacted depends on the location of the spinal cord injury. Paraplegia arises from damage to the spinal cord at the T1 level or lower. Paralysis or reduced strength in both legs is known as Pangu. This condition is characterized by an imbalance of Vata and the term Vikalagati translates to limping movement, which involves both lower limbs. The specific causes, or Nidana, of Pangu are not explicitly stated, as it is recognized as a disorder resulting from aggravated Vayu. Therefore, the factors that lead to the aggravation of Vayu can also be relayed pangu.

PANGU VATA AND ITS MANAGEMENT- A CASE REPORT

"PANGU VATA AND ITS MANAGEMENT- A CASE REPORT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.h538-h548, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503768.pdf

"PANGU VATA AND ITS MANAGEMENT- A CASE REPORT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. pph538-h548, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503768.pdf