Abstract

Vd. Vibhuti Chaudhari*, Vd. Ram Shukla and Vd. Bhaumik Suthar

ABSTRACT

Avascular necrosis (AVN) is death of bone tissue due to interruption of the blood supply. Without treatment, the process is almost always progressive and joint pain may develop which may limit the ability to move. Complications may include collapse of the bone and nearby joint surface. Treatments may include medication, not walking on the affected leg, stretching, or surgery. A diagnosed case of AVN - male patient came with complaint of severe pain in both hip joints and both thighs, difficulty in prolonged standing, walking, sitting, restricted movement of both hip joints and disturbed sleep due to pain. It was correlated with Vatavyadhi and treated accordingly. A little effort has been made in this study to evaluate the effect of Tiktaksheer basti in the management of AVN of the femoral head. Patient had been administered Dipana – Pachana and Vata shamaka Aushadhi along with Tikta ksheer Basti (3 cycles of 15-15 days with interval of 15 days) There was moderate improvement found in all signs and symptoms. This case study suggests that Tikta ksheer basti karma provide a significant result in Vatavyadhi and so it can be a better option instead of surgery in AVN.