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@article{190392,
        author = {Dr.Md Altaf Khadri and Dr.Basavanthrao Patil},
        title = {Role of Vata Dosha in Degenerative Disease with Special Reference to Osteoarthritis (Sandhigata Vata)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {6344-6347},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190392},
        abstract = {Ageing and degeneration are inherent processes governed by the principles of Kriya Sharira, This review analyses the central role of Vata Dosha in this spectrum, focusing on the degenerative joint condition known as Sandhigata Vata, correlating with Osteoarthritis (OA). The argument establishes a physiological pathway: the natural age-related increase in Vata's specific qualities (Guna Vriddhi) disrupts the micro-functions of its five sub-types Prana, Udana, Samana, Vyana, and Apana. This dysfunction impairs the sequential nourishment (Dhatu Poshana Krama) and structural integrity of bone (Asthi) and joint (Sandhi) tissues, leading to the characteristic depletion (Dhatu Kshaya) and functional decline seen in degeneration. By framing OA as a manifestation of this specific Vata-driven physiological shift, the model provides a rational foundation for its pathogenesis beyond mere structural damage.},
        keywords = {Dosha, Vata Dosha, Kriya Sharira, Dhatu Kshaya, Ageing, Guna, Degenerative Disease, Sandhigata Vata, Osteoarthritis, OA},
        month = {January},
        }