A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Osteoarthritic Nosode vs. Constitutional Medicine in the Management of Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint

Authors

  • S. Sabarirajan M.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)
  • S. R. Ameerkhan Babu M.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)
  • J. Jeya Sangeetha M.D. (Hom) (Pract. of Med), PG Scholar (2015-2018 batch). Vinayaka Mission’s Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Salem, Tamilnadu

Keywords:

Homoeopathy, Osteoarthritis, Constitutional medicine, OA nosode, Knee joint

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. 

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Published

2022-08-24

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3 (2020): Advancements in Homeopathic Research (Nov-Jan) 2020

Section

Articles

How to Cite

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Osteoarthritic Nosode vs. Constitutional Medicine in the Management of Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint . (2022). Advancements in Homeopathic Research, 5(3), 42–46. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/ahr/article/view/1944