TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES IN ‘LM’ POTENCY IN CASES OF OSTEOARTHRITIS
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https://doi.org/10.53555/1x7sav10Keywords:
Osteoarthritis, Homoeopathy, LM Potency, 50 MillesimalScale, WOMAC, Individualized Medicine, Clinical TrialAbstract
Background- Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, degenerative disorder of synovial joints that increasingly affects the aging population, leading to pain, stiffness, restricted mobility, and disability. Conventional therapies often offer only symptomatic relief and may produce long-term adverse effects. Homoeopathic LM (50 millesimal) potencies, as introduced in the Sixth Edition of the Organon of Medicine, are known for their gentle, deep, and individualized therapeutic action with minimal aggravations. However, scientific literature regarding their effectiveness in OA remains limited, necessitating clinical evaluation.
Aim- To study the effectiveness of individualized Homoeopathic medicines in LM potency in cases of Osteoarthritis. Methodology-An open-label, prospective clinical study was conducted on 100 cases of osteoarthritis aged 40 years and above, attending the OPD/IPD of Sri Ganganagar Homoeopathic Medical College Hospital & Research Institute. Patients were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and written informed consent was obtained. Individualized remedies in LM potencies were prescribed after detailed case taking, repertorization, and MateriaMedica confirmation. WOMAC (Western Ontario & McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index) was used to assess pain, stiffness, and physical function before and after treatment. Data were statistically analyzed using paired t-test via SPSS software (ver.16).
Results- Highly significant improvement was observed in all components of the WOMAC score. The mean difference between pre- and post-treatment scores was 4.57, with a standard deviation of 4.367. The calculated t-value was 10.481, with p < 0.001, indicating strong statistical significance and rejecting the null hypothesis. Commonly indicated medicines included Rhustoxicodendron, Ruta, and Bryonia, corresponding to the dominant miasmatic patterns (Psora and Sycosis).
Conclusion- Individualized Homoeopathic medicines in LM potency demonstrated significant therapeutic benefits in cases of osteoarthritis, reducing pain, stiffness, and functional disability as reflected in improved WOMAC scores. The findings support the clinical usefulness and safety of LM potencies as an effective complementary approach for osteoarthritis management.
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