ABSTRACT

Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is a rare skeletal condition characterized by vague symptoms originating from the hip joint or lower pelvis. It involves a disruption of blood supply leading to ischemic necrosis, progressive osteocytic death, collapse of the joint surface, and loss of hip functionality. The symptoms of AVN align closely with those described as Asthi-majjagatavata in Ayurvedic texts by Acharya Charaka, manifesting as breaking pain in bone, hip joint pain, muscle wasting, weakness in the affected joint, and persistent pain-induced insomnia. Objective- Ayurvedic Management of Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head w.s.r. to Asthi-majjagatavata. Materials and Methods- A 26 year old male pt. visited our hospital with the chief complaint of pain in bilateral hip joint (left>right) and groin region. For that Dashmool majja basti karma was planned along with Gandha tail. The patient received Dashmool majja basti for 30 days period of three cycles along with Gandha tail as a oral medication as the part of their treatment regimen. Result- Better relief was found in symptoms of avascular necrosis and significant betterment in the value of the Hip range of motion. Conclusion- It was found that Dashmool majja basti along with Gandha tail is effective in the treatment of avascular necrosis of femoral head (Asthi-majjagatavata). Keywords: AVN, Asthi-majjagatavata, Dashmoolmajja Basti, Ayurvedic Management
Publication date: 01/09/2026

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.9.10481