Abstract
In the Ayurvedic classics the aetiopathogenesis and symptomatology of Sandhigata vata is described in concise form. Clinically the description of Sandhigata vata explained in the classical texts is similar to the condition osteoarthritis in modern science. Sandhigatavata is described under Vatavyadhi in all the Samhitas and Sangraha Granthas. In Vriddhavastha, all Dhatus undergo Kshaya, Thus leading to Vataprakopa and making individual prone to many diseases. Among them Sandhigatavata stands top in the list. Having the symptoms like pain, swelling, crepitus, and restricted joint movements. Ayurveda highlighted degenerative diseases under the concepts like “Dhatu saithilyam†and “Dhatu kshayamâ€. Sandhigata Vata is one of such disease, which needs a specific target of therapeutic intervention to check or slow down the process of “Dhatu kshaya†and to pacify Vata. Sandhigatavata may be correlated with degenerative joint disease or Osteoarthritis, which in turn cripples the patient to the maximum, extends and reduces the total working capacity of the person. It limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing, bathing etc., thus making individual handicapped
Highlights
In Ayurveda, the diseaseSandhigatavata is described under Vatavyadhi in all the Samhitas and Sangraha Granthas
It is mentioned to have the clinical features like swelling in the joints and pain during the joint movements. (3-Anonymous, Caraka Samhita e-book, CCRAS, New Delhi, 2010, Cikitsa sthana, Vatavyadhi Prakarana)
The incidence of this disease increases with the age and the prevalence is more in females (25%) when compared to the males (16%). (1http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteoarthritis)
Summary
Sandhigatavata is described under Vatavyadhi in all the Samhitas and Sangraha Granthas. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease due to the degradation of the joints, the articular cartilages and subchondral bone. It is caused by the mechanical stress to the joints and produces the symptoms like joint pain, swelling, stiffness etc. ISSN: 0976-5921 Nagesh Gandagi et al, A Review of Sandigatavata and its Management Principles joint osteoarthritis where as western country suffers from hip joint osteoarthritis commonly. The incidence of this disease increases with the age and the prevalence is more in females (25%) when compared to the males (16%).
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