A Clinical Study on Effectiveness of LM Potency in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint by using Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative disorder characterized by the loss of articular cartilage, hypertrophy of bone at the margins, subchondral sclerosis, and range of biochemical and morphological alterations of the synovial membrane and joint capsule. In recent days, osteoarthritis has become one of the commonest disorders. OA is strongly associated with ageing and heavy physical occupational activity, a required livelihood for many people living in rural communities in developing countries. The prevalence rises progressively with age and it has been estimated that 45% of all people develop knee OA. In India, OA knee is the commonest joint disease affecting 22-45%. Its prevalence increases with age and generally affects women more frequently than men. Patients mostly complain of pain in both knee joints. Pathologically, osteoarthritis is a sero-negative inflammatory disorder of irreversible and destructive pathology.

The holistic approach of Homoeopathy is its uniqueness, considering the whole man is diseased not only the affected parts. Detailed case taking and individualisation helps to find similimum. The selection of remedy is based upon the individualization and symptoms similarity. Mode of Cure is a rapid, gentle and permanent restoration of health.

Through the LM scale, remedies can be repeated and aggravation is less marked. LM scale is effective in both palliation and cures for chronic diseases can be more rapidly.