Authors : Dr. Sailee. M. Mysker; Dr. Mrinal. A. Nerlerkar

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 2 - February

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10700055

Abstract : This article aims to offer an overview of the therapeutic effectiveness of homeopathy in managing osteoarthritis of the knee joint. The analysis focuses on comparing homeopathic treatments for osteoarthritis (OA) with placebos or alternative treatments through randomized clinical trials. The selected trials were identified through systematic database searches and manual reference list tracking. The review includes information on outcomes, statistical significance, comparisons with placebos or alternative treatments, and side effects. Four trials have been included in this review, demonstrating that homeopathy is effective in pain management for knee osteoarthritis. One study even suggests that homeopathy can serve as a substitute, showing comparable effectiveness to NSAIDs. In conclusion, homeopathic treatment can be considered for pain management in knee osteoarthritis, but further research with larger participant numbers is necessary to strengthen statistical evidence.