Restoring mobility- A case of osteoarthritis improved through homeopathy
A male patient named Mr. A.K. (Patient ID: 56166), aged 47 years, came for his osteoarthritis at Life Force, Mulund, on 19th Nov 2024.
He was complaining of mild pain in both knees, more in the left knee than the right knee, especially when climbing the stairs, for 7-8 months & it was progressing gradually. He wasn’t taking any conventional medicines for this.
He was also complaining of sciatica, calcaneal spur & asthma, which were under control.
He was allergic to the dill vegetable. He was ambithermal.
Personal details:
He completed his BE, working at MMRDA for the last 20-22 years
He lives with his spouse and his two school-going sons, while his parents are content in their native land, living a peaceful life, as they have taken to farming after retirement. He had cordial relations with all, with no major stress at work or personally. He was confident & expressive. Also, he was friendly and actively connected with family, relatives, friends, and the workplace.
Investigations:
(29/03/25): MRI right knee joint: Degenerative changes involving the tibiofemoral and patello-femoral joints as described above with grade I chondromalacia patellae—patchy area of marrow edema involving the medial femoral condyle and intercondylar region with few cystic areas in the tibial metadiaphyseal region—abnormal signal intensity in the body, posterior horn of medial meniscus extending to the lateral capsule or either of the articular surfaces—represents grade II
(29/03/25): MRI left knee joint: - early degenerative changes involving the tibio femoral and patello- femoral joints as described above with grade IV chondromalacia patellae - patchy area of marrow edema involving the medial tibial condyle - abnormal signal intensity in the body, posterior horn of medial meniscus not extending upto the lateral capsular or either of the articular surfaces- represent grade I signal with no tear - mild joint effusion
Follow-ups:
The first follow-up was taken on 31st December; 24 patient mentioned that his pain, stiffness & severity are reduced by 40 percent. There was a presence of mild pain while climbing stairs. After careful analysis, Dr. Rajesh Shah prescribed medicines for another two months.
In the next follow-up, which was taken on 19th February, 25 patient gave feedback that there was overall improvement. Pain & stiffness were reduced. After analysis, Dr. Shah prescribed medicines for another two months.
In the next follow-up on 3rd April, 25 patients mentioned that pain was considerably better. He was experiencing a very mild ache when climbing stairs, which subsided in seconds when at rest. Based on this feedback, Dr. Shah prescribed medicines for another two months.
On the 14th of May, 25 patients gave feedback that the pain was overall better by 80 percent, and he was experiencing very mild pain for 2-3 seconds when climbing stairs. Based on this, Dr. Shah prescribed him medicines for the next two months.
The last follow-up was taken on 16th August 2025, in which the patient mentioned that there was overall betterment by 80 percent. There was mild pain only while climbing stairs, but the intensity has been reduced & used to subside on its own.
Conclusion:
This case illustrates that osteoarthritis can be managed effectively through homeopathy without any intervention of the conventional mode of treatment.
- Case study written by Dr. Manali K., an associate doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah. M.D. (Hom.)