Sabarirajan1, S. R. Ameerkhan Babu2, J. Jeya Sangeetha3
1M.D. (Hom) (Pract. of Med), PGDHHM
HOD & PG Guide, Department of Practice of Medicine,
Vinayaka Mission’s Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Salem, Tamilnadu (A Constituent College of Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation – Deemed to be University, Salem, Tamilnadu)
2M.D. (Hom) (Pract. of Med), MBA (HM),
Professor, Department of Practice of Mdicine,
Vinayaka Mission’s Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Salem, Tamilnadu (A Constituent College of Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation – Deemed to be University, Salem, Tamilnadu)
3M.D. (Hom) (Pract. of Med), PG Scholar (2015-2018 batch). Vinayaka Mission’s Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Salem, Tamilnadu
Address for Correspondence:
Prof. Dr. S. Sabarirajan
Vinayaka Missions Homoeopathic Medical College, Salem.
Abstract
Osteoarthritis is an important cause of disability and the second most common musculoskeletal problem in the world (30%) after back pain (50%). The prevalence of osteoarthritis increases with age. An estimated 10% to 15% of all adults aged over 60 have some degree of OA, with prevalence higher among women than men. The reported prevalence of OA in rural India is 5.8%. Homeopathy offers a wider range of options than Conventional medicine. Conventional treatment consists of anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids. Long term use of these medicines can cause plenty of side-effects. This study is to know the efficiency of homeopathic medicines in the cases of Osteoarthritis, and also to make a comparative analysis of osteoarthritic nosode & constitutional medicine in the management of osteoarthritis of knee joint.
KEY WORDS: Homoeopathy, Osteoarthritis, Constitutional medicine, OA nosode, Knee joint.