Effects of yoga and add on Ayurvedic Kati Basti therapy for patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) signficantly affects quality of life and productivity, leading to limitations in mobility, activity, and potential work absenteesim. Yoga and Ayurveda have shown promising evidence in reducing pain, improve function, and enhancing well-being for individuals with CLBP, as demonstrated by numerous studies. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to assess the effect of a 1-week residential integrative approach to yoga therapy. (IAYT) alone versus when combined with Ayurveda therapy (Kati Basti) in patients with CLBP. METHODS: Forty patients were recruited from E-section of a holistic health center in South India for randomization and split into a Yoga and Ayurveda (n=20) and a Yoga-only (n=20) group. Yoga and Ayurveda group received a 1-week residential program combining Yoga and Ayurveda (therapy including Kati Basti with Ksheerbala Taila), while the Yoga-only group received only yoga therapy. Assessments at baseline, 1-week, and three months were measure pain intensity, disability, and depression. RESULTS: Both Yoga and Ayurveda group, and Yoga-only group showed significant reductions in pain and improvements in disability and depression at 1-week and three months. Quality of life also improved, specifically in physical, social, environmental, and psychological health. No significant differences were found between the groups in terms of pain, disability, and depression. CONCLUSION: Both interventions demonstrated comparable results in pain reduction and disability improvement, as well as alleviating depression symptoms. Only Yoga and Ayurveda group exhibited improvement in physical health. Further research should explore long-term effects and compare different yoga interventions.

[Anatomical and functional results of total hip prosthesesat Kati University Hospital]. / Résultats anatomiques et Fonctionnels des prothèses totales de hanche au CHU de Kati.

INTRODUCTION: Hip prosthetic surgery is a commonly performed procedure in orthopedic trauma. It has changed the prognosis of traumatic, degenerative and inflammatory hip diseases. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work was to evaluate the functional and anatomical results of a series of total hip replacements in our department in the short and medium term and to compare them with the literature. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This was a retrospective descriptive and analytical study of a series of 96 total hip replacements performed at the University Hospital of Kati, from January 2019 to December 2021. Functional discomfort was assessed in all patients before and after surgery. The prostheses used were of the Aston, AK, Surgival, Evolutus and Sharma types. The anatomical results were assessed by radiological criteria and the functional results by Postel Merle d'Aubigné criteria. RESULTS: In our study, 96 hips were operated on by total prosthesis in 91 patients, including five bilateral cases. The patients were 49 men and 42 women. The average age was 46.9 years. Coxarthrosis associated with necrosis of the femoral head was the most frequent indication for arthroplasty (n=51), followed by femoral neck fracture (n=26). The inclination of the cup was anatomical in 73.3% of cases. The mean femoral offset was 44.1 mm with extremes of 26 and 59 mm. Cup anteversion was normal in 79.4% of cases. The mean preoperative PMA score increased from 5.2 (0 and 15) to 16.9 (4 and 18) late postoperatively. Our results were satisfactory in 89% of cases. CONCLUSION: Total hip arthroplasty allows, in the vast majority of cases, to recover indolence and perfect functionality of the hip.

INTRODUCTION: La chirurgie prothétique de hanche est une intervention couramment pratiquée en orthopédie traumatologie. Elle a changé le pronostic des pathologies traumatiques, dégénératives et inflammatoires de la hanche. OBJECTIF: Le but de ce travail était d'évaluer à court et moyen terme les résultats fonctionnels et anatomiques d'une série de prothèses totales de hanche dans notre service et de les comparer avec la littérature. PATIENTS ET MÉTHODES: Il s'agissait d'une étude rétrospective descriptive et analytique d'une série de 96 prothèses totales de hanche réalisées au CHU de Kati, allant de janvier 2019 à décembre 2021. Les gênes fonctionnelles ont été appréciées chez tous les patients avant et après l'intervention. Les prothèses utilisées étaient de type Aston, AK, Surgival, Evolutus et Sharma. Les résultats anatomiques ont été appréciés par les critères radiologiques et les résultats fonctionnels par les critères de Postel Merle d'Aubigné. RÉSULTATS: Au cours de notre étude 96 hanches ont été opérées par prothèse totale chez 91 patients dont cinq cas bilatéraux. Il s'agit de 49 hommes et 42 femmes. L'âge moyen était 46,9 ans. La coxarthrose associée à la nécrose de la tête fémorale était l'indication de l'arthroplastie la plus fréquente (n=51) suivie de la fracture du col fémoral (n=26). L'inclinaison de la cupule était anatomique dans 73,3% des cas. L'offset fémoral moyen était 44,1 mm avec des extrêmes de 26 et 59 mm. L'antéversion de la cupule était normale dans 79,4% des cas. Le score moyen du PMA préopératoire était passé de 5,2 (0 et 15) à 16,9 (4 et 18) en postopératoire tardive. Nos résultats étaient satisfaisants dans 89% des cas. CONCLUSION: L'arthroplastietotaledehanchepermet,danslatrèsgrandemajoritédescas,deretrouve runeindolenceet une fonctionnalitéparfaite de la hanche.

[Local necrosis and infection complicating envenomation with Echis ocellatus in a child in Mali]. / Nécrose et infection locales compliquant une envenimation par Echis ocellatus chez un enfant au Mali.

A 4-year-old child living with his parents in Kolokani, a town about 100 km from Bamako, was bitten on the left index finger by a snake of the species Echis ocellatus (fonfoni in local language). After 2 weeks of traditional treatment, local complications were observed. The child was admitted to the Néné clinic in Kati (Mali) on 19 July 2022. The signs observed were correlated with the degree of envenomation and the whole blood coagulation test showed coagulation disorders, which justified the administration of antivenom. Necrosis of the whole index finger required amputation of the finger, which was not followed by any complications. Snakebites require proper management to prevent complications such as necrosis and infection of the bite site. Administration of antivenom is necessary if coagulation disorders persist. Surgical treatment and broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy may improve the prognosis.

[Anatomical and Junctional results of total hip prosthesesat Kati University Hospital]. / Résultats anatomiques et Fonctionnels des prothèses totales de hanche au CHU de Kati.

INTRODUCTION: Hip prosthetic surgery is a commonly performed procedure in orthopedic trauma. It has changed the prognosis of traumatic, degenerative and inflammatory hip diseases. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work was to evaluate the functional and anatomical results of a series of total hip replacements in our department in the short and medium term and to compare them with the literature. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This was a retrospective descriptive and analytical study of a series of 96 total hip replacements performed at the University Hospital of Kati, from January 2019 to December 2021. Functional discomfort was assessed in all patients before and after surgery. The prostheses used were of the Aston, AK, Surgival, Evolutus and Sharma types. The anatomical results were assessed by radiological criteria and the functional results by Postel Merle d'Aubigné criteria. RESULTS: In our study, 96 hips were operated on by total prosthesis in 91 patients, including five bilateral cases. The patients were 49 men and 42 women. The average age was 46.9 years. Coxarthrosis associated with necrosis of the femoral head was the most frequent indication for arthroplasty (n=51), followed by femoral neck fracture (n=26). The inclination of the cup was anatomical in 73.3% of cases. The mean femoral offset was 44.1 mm with extremes of 26 and 59 mm. Cup anteversion was normal in 79.4% of cases. The mean preoperative PMA score increased from 5.2 (0 and 15) to 16.9 (4 and 18) late postoperatively. Our results were satisfactory in 89% of cases. CONCLUSION: Total hip arthroplasty allows, in the vast majority of cases, to recover indolence and perfect functionality of the hip.

INTRODUCTION: La chirurgie prothétique de hanche est une intervention couramment pratiquée en orthopédie traumatologie. Elle a changé le pronostic des pathologies traumatiques, dégénératives et inflammatoires de la hanche. OBJECTIF: Le but de ce travail était d'évaluer à court et moyen terme les résultats fonctionnels et anatomiques d'une série de prothèses totales de hanche dans notre service et de les comparer avec la littérature. PATIENTS ET MÉTHODES: Il s'agissait d'une étude rétrospective descriptive et analytique d'une série de 96 prothèses totales de hanche réalisées au CHU de Kati, allant de janvier 2019 à décembre 2021. Les gênes fonctionnelles ont été appréciées chez tous les patients avant et après l'intervention. Les prothèses utilisées étaient de type Aston, AK, Surgival, Evolutus et Sharma. Les résultats anatomiques ont été appréciés par les critères radiologiques et les résultats fonctionnels par les critères de Postel Merle d'Aubigné. RÉSULTATS: Au cours de notre étude 96 hanches ont été opérées par prothèse totale chez 91 patients dont cinq cas bilatéraux. Il s'agit de 49 hommes et 42 femmes. L'âge moyen était 46,9 ans. La coxarthrose associée à la nécrose de la tête fémorale était l'indication de l'arthroplastie la plus fréquente (n=51) suivie de la fracture du col fémoral (n=26). L'inclinaison de la cupule était anatomique dans 73,3% des cas. L'offset fémoral moyen était 44,1 mm avec des extrêmes de 26 et 59 mm. L'antéversion de la cupule était normale dans 79,4% des cas. Le score moyen du PMA préopératoire était passé de 5,2 (0 et 15) à 16,9 (4 et 18) en postopératoire tardive. Nos résultats étaient satisfaisants dans 89% des cas. CONCLUSION: L'arthroplastietotaledehanchepermet,danslatrèsgrandemajoritédescas,deretrouve runeindolenceet une fonctionnalitéparfaite de la hanche.

[Epidemiological and clinical aspects of atrial fibrillation at the cardiology department of kati university hospital]. / Aspects epidemiologique et clinique de la fibrillation auriculaire au service de cardiologie du chu de kati.

Atrial fibrillation is the most frequent permanent rhythm disorder.Theaim of this work was to determine the epidemiological and clinical aspects of atrial fibrillation cases hospitalized in the cardiology department of the University Hospital of Kati. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We carried out a descriptive retrospective study, from January 2018 to December 2019.Patients of all ages and both sexes with clinical and EKG atrial fibrillation admitted to the department during the study period were included in the study.The variables studiedwere: socio-demographic characteristics, clinical signs, classification of atrial fibrillation, and comorbidities associated. RESULTS: A total of 52 patients were included in the studyof 203 cases hospitalized in the department, with a hospital prevalence of 25.61%, the female sex was predominant 69.23%. The main reason for consultation was heart failure syndrome (46.15%).Arterial hypertension (55.76%) was the mostassociatedcomorbidity. Permanent atrial fibrillation accounted for 63.46% of cases . CONCLUSION: Atrial fibrillation is the most frequent arrhythmia in our environment, preventive measures must be put in place for early detection and better management of comorbiditiesassociatedwith atrial fibrillation.

La fibrillation auriculaire est le trouble du rythme le plus fréquent. Le but de ce travail était de déterminer les aspects épidémiologiques et cliniques de la fibrillation atriale dans le service de cardiologie du CHU de Kati. MATÉRIELS ET MÉTHODES: Il s'agit d'une étude rétrospective descriptive menée de janvier 2018 à décembre 2019. Ont été inclus dans cette étude les patients de tout âge et des deux sexes ayant présenté une fibrillation atriale sur des critères cliniques et électrocardiographiques, admis dans le service pendant la période d'étude. Les variables étudiées étaient : les caractéristiques sociodémographiques, les signes cliniques et électriques, et les comorbidités associées. RÉSULTATS: Au total 52 patients ont été inclus dans l'étude sur 203 cas hospitalisés dans le service soit une prévalence hospitalière de 25,61%, le sexe féminin a été prédominant 69,23%. Le principal motif de consultation était le syndrome d'insuffisance cardiaque (46,15%). L'hypertension artérielle (55,76%) a été la comorbidité la plus associée. La fibrillation atriale permanente représentait 63,46% des cas. CONCLUSION: La fibrillation atriale est l'arythmie la plus fréquente dans notre milieu, des mesures préventives doivent être mise en place pour une détection précoce et une meilleure prise en charge des comorbidités associées.

[Surgical site infections at Bocar Sidy Sall University Hospital Center of Kati]. / Infections du site operatoire en chirurgie generale du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bocar Sidy Sall de Kati.

INTRODUCTION: Surgical site infections (SSI) are frequent and dangerous in the surgical ward. They represent an obsession for the surgeon. The objectives were to determine the frequency of ISOs and risk factors, to identify the germs and to study their sensitivity to different antibiotics. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study with prospective data collection, performed at the general surgery department of the Bocar Sidy Sall University Hospital Center (Kati CHU) from January 2015 to December 2018. RESULTS: During this period of study we recorded 55 cases of ISO out of 650 operated patients with a frequency of 8.46%. 450 patients were operated on the cold operating program (69.23%) and 200 patients on emergency (30.77%). The average age was 39, the sex ratio was 2.66. Among the 55 cases of ISO, 60% of these patients were operated in emergency and 40% in the operating program. The most common strains found were Escherichia coli (E. coli) in 38.3% of cases, Staphylococcus aureus in 23.4% and Klebsiella pneumonia in 13.3%. Hemoglobin levels were normal in 70% of cases. 4 of our patients or 7.27% were diabetic. We did not have any cases of obesity. Of the 55 cases of ISO, 66% were of class 3 and 4 of Altemeier, 59% were of ASA score 2 and ASA 3, 55% were of score 2 of NNISS (National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance System), 5.45% were NNISS score 3 or 3 cases and these 3 cases developed ISO. The ISOs were parietal in 49 cases, ie 89%. The recovered germs were 100% sensitive to imipenem. The most informative interventions of the ISOs were peritonitis 25 cases (45.45%), intestinal occlusions 12 cases (21.82%), appendicular abscess 8 cases (14.55%). We had 2 death cases, 3.64%, the average hospital stay was 13 days. CONCLUSION: Escherichia coli was the common germ found in the ISO in general surgery at Kati BSS Hospital. The usual resistance to antibiotics must provoke effective preventive actions.

INTRODUCTION: Les infections du site opératoires (ISO) sont fréquentes et redoutables, au service de chirurgie. Elles représentent une hantise pour le chirurgien. Les objectifs étaient de déterminer la fréquence des ISO et les facteurs de risque, d'identifier les germes et étudier leur sensibilité aux différents antibiotiques. MATÉRIELS ET MÉTHODES: il s'agissait d'une étude transversale avec recueil prospectif des données, réalisée au service de chirurgie générale du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bocar Sidy Sall (CHU BSS) de Kati allant de janvier 2015 à décembre 2018. Elle a concerné tous les patients opérés dans le service pendant cette période d'étude. N'ont pas été inclus dans cette étude les cas de biopsie. RÉSULTATS: Au cours de cette période d'étude nous avons enregistré 55 cas d'ISO sur 650 malades opérés soit une fréquence de 8,46%. 450 malades ont été opérés au programme opératoire à froid (69,23%) et 200 malades en urgence (30,77%). L'âge moyen était de 39 ans, le sex-ratio à 2,66. Parmi les 55 cas d'ISO, 60% de ces malades ont été opérés en urgence et 40% au programme opératoire. Les différentes souches les plus retrouvées étaient l'Escherichia coli (E. coli) dans 38,3% des cas, le staphylococcus aureus dans 23,4%, klebsiella pneumonia dans 13,3%. Le taux d'hémoglobine était normal dans 70% des cas. 4 de nos patients soit 7,27% étaient diabétiques. Nous n'avions pas enregistré de cas d'obésité. Parmi les 55 cas des ISO, 66 % étaient de classe 3 et 4 d'Altemeier, 59% étaient de score ASA 2 et ASA 3, 55% étaient de score 2 de NNISS (National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance System), 5,45% étaient de score 3 de NNISS soit 3 cas et ces 3 cas ont développé des ISO. Les ISO étaient pariétales dans 49 cas soit 89%. Les germes retrouvés étaient sensibles à 100% à l'imipénème. Les interventions les plus pourvoyeuses des ISO étaient les péritonites 25 cas (45,45%), les occlusions intestinales 12 cas (21,82%), les abcès appendiculaires 8 cas (14,55%). Nous avions enregistré 2 cas de décès soit 3,64%, la durée moyenne d'hospitalisation a été de 13 jours. CONCLUSION: L'Escherichia coli était le germe fréquemment rencontré dans les ISO en chirurgie générale au CHU BSS de Kati. La résistance aux antibiotiques usuels doit susciter des actions préventives efficaces.

Effect of Agnikarma (therapeutic heat burns) and Raktamokshana (therapeutic bloodletting) in the management of Kati Sandhigata Vata (lumbar spondylosis).

BACKGROUND: Agnikarma (therapeutic heat burns) and Raktamokshana (therapeutic bloodletting) are the treatment modalities mentioned in Ayurveda texts to combat the clinical condition of Sandhigata Vata (osteoarthritis) which occurs due to provoked Vata Dosha and/or Vyana Vayu overlapped with Kapha. Lumbar spondylosis is a degenerative disorder presenting with lower back pain, stiffness, numbness, difficulty in movement etc., with evidence of osteophytes and reduced disc height in plain film radiograph. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of Agnikarma and Raktamokshana in the management of Kati Sandhigata Vata (lumbar spondylosis). MATERIALS AND METHODS: After obtaining CTRI registration, total 32 cases of lumbar spondylosis were registered and allocated into two groups by simple random sampling method. 16 patients were treated with Agnikarma with Panchadhatu Shalaka (group A) and 16 patients were treated with Raktamokshana by modified Shringa Yantra (group B). RESULTS: The result was assessed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and paired t-test. Significant results were observed in relieving lower back pain, stiffness, numbness and painful movements in both the groups. CONCLUSION: Agnikarma was found more effective in relieving pain and numbness in lower back and Raktamokshana was found better in relieving pain and stiffness of lower back.

[Orthostatic low blood pressure in patient suffering from hypertension, in external cardiology consultation]. / L'Hypotension orthostatique chez l'hypertendu en consultation externe de cardiologie.

This work was aimed to describe the epidemiological, clinical, biological and electrical aspects of orthostatic low blood pressure (LBP) within patients with high blood pressure (HBP) in the cardiology department of the Kati University Hospital. This was a prospective cross-sectional study conducted between June 1st, 2012 and May 31st, 2013. It included all the patients with HBP regularly assessed for at least a month, following their treatment and having no other treatments which can induce a orthostatic LBP. RESULTS: With a total of 300 subjects with high blood pressure, 42 subjects presented an orthostatic LBP with or without suggestive clinical demonstrations, among which 16 men and 26 women, with an average age of 55 year. In the HBP population, the orthostatic LBP had a 14% frequency (42/300), the sex ratio was 0.61. Most of the patients were 55 years old or more. The HBP was not controlled in 66.7% of cases. Twelve percent of the patients with orthostatic LBP were diabetics. The number of antihypertensive drug used did not appear to influence the appearance of an orthostatic LBP. Monotherapy was associated with an orthostatic LBP in 47.6% of cases and this monotherapy used the calcic inhibitors in 62% of the cases. Orthostatic low blood pressure is frequent within patient with HBP undergoing treatment. It must be systematically looked for, especially in the uncontrolled HBP, among older subjects, the diabetics, and those with a personal history of neurological disease.

OBJECTIF: Ce travail visait à décrire les aspects épidémiologiques, cliniques, biologiques et électriques de l'hypotension orthostatique chez l'hypertendu dans le service de cardiologie du CHU de Kati. PATIENTS ET MÉTHODES: L'étude était transversale et prospective allant du 1er Juin 2012 au 31 Mai 2013 dans le service de cardiologie du CHU de Kati. Il s'agissait de l'ensemble des patients hypertendus régulièrement suivis depuis un mois et plus, bien observant et n'ayant pas d'autres traitements pouvant favorisés l'hypotension orthostatique. RÉSULTATS: Au total 42 sujets présentant une hypotension orthostatique avec ou sans manifestations cliniques évocatrices ont étés inclus, dont 16 hommes et 26 femmes, en moyenne âgés de 55 ans. Dans la population d'hypertendus, l'hypotension orthostatique avait une fréquence de 14% (42/300), le sex ratio était de 0,61. Les patients âgés de plus de 55 ans étaient plus nombreux. L'hypertension artérielle n'était pas contrôlée dans 66,7%. 11,9% des patients hypotendus orthostatiques étaient diabétiques. Le nombre d'antihypertenseur utilisé ne paraissait pas influencer l'apparition d'une hypotension orthostatique. La monothérapie était associée à une hypotension orthostatique dans 47,6% et cette monothérapie utilisait les inhibiteurs calciques dans 62% des cas. CONCLUSION: L'hypotension orthostatique est fréquente chez les hypertendus traités. Elle doit être recherchée systématiquement, en particulier dans l'HTA non contrôlée, chez les sujets âgés, les diabétiques, et chez ceux ayant un antécédent neurologique.

Efficacy of traditional treatment regimen on Kati Shoola with special reference to lumbar spondylolisthesis.

According to Ayurveda, Kati Shoola is a disease with pain in lumbar region. Lumbar spondylolisthesis, anterior displacement of a vertebra or the vertebral column in relation to the vertebrae below, is one of the common causes. Current case study was carried out at Ayurveda Teaching hospital, Borella, to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment regimen used by Sri Lankan traditional physician family "Weerasinghe." A 59-year-old female with a 9-month history of lumbar spondylolisthesis was treated with this regimen. The patient had progressive pain in left lower back, right and left buttocks, and difficulty in bending forward over 5°. X-ray of lumbo sacral region indicated that patient was suffering from Grade 3 lumbar spondylolisthesis. She was treated for 65 days with four treatment packages consisting of 13 prepared medicines. The response to the treatment was recorded and therapeutic effects were evaluated through symptomatic relief. Clinical symptoms were significantly reduced and degree of anterior flexion increased from 5° to 90°. However, X-rays indicated that the patient was still suffering from Grade 3 lumbar spondylolisthesis. This regimen is effective in successfully treating Kati Shoola (lumbar spondylolisthesis) by helping to reduce the symptoms and improving the degree of anterior flexion.

A preliminary clinical evaluation of external snehan and asanas in the patients of sciatica.

UNLABELLED: Lower back pain radiating to either on one leg or both legs along the course of sciatic nerve is a common ailment in the clinical practice, this type of peculiar symptomatology is termed as "Sciatica" in modern medicine. The medical treatment is unsatisfactory for both the patient and the neurosurgeons, as the surgical treatment has its own hazards and the cost of the surgical procedure and medical treatment is prohibitory to most of the Indian patients. Hence, most of the patients present themselves to the practitioners of Indian medicines like Ayurveda and yoga. This study was designed to evaluate the preliminary clinical effects of Bahya Snehan and Asanas in the patients of sciatica. This was a prospective randomized active control trial. A total of 60 participants showing classical symptoms of Sciatica between 18 and 65 years of age were randomly assigned to receive Ayurvedic or Yogic measure. One group received Snehan (external) with Bhujang and Shalabh Asana while another group received Bhujang and Salabh Asana only. Both groups practiced supervised intervention for 4 weeks. The signs and symptoms like Katishool (pain), tenderness, Stambha (rigidity), difficulty in walking, pain on bending forward were graded and interpreted at the end of the trail Significant improvement was observed in both groups before and after external Snehan with Bhujang and Shalabh Asana and in another group Bhujang and Salabh Asana only. CONCLUSIONS: Both groups, one with Snehan with asanas and the second with asanas only showed significant improvement in the patients of sciatica (Gridhrasi).

Clinical efficacy of Eranda Muladi Yapana Basti in the management of Kati Graha (Lumbar spondylosis).

Low back pain affects approximately 60.85% of adults during some point of their life and 10% of this is because of Lumbar Spondylosis (LS). Kati Graha which is correlated with LS is a degenerative condition affecting the discs, vertebral bodies, and/or associated joints of the lumbar spine. In current study, assessment of Eranda Muladi Yapana Basti in the management of Kati Graha with special reference to LS has been attempted. 23 patients of either sex in the age between 20 to 65 years having signs and symptoms of LS were selected and were administered Yapana Basti for a period of 15 days. Highly significant results were observed and improvement in cardinal symptoms of Kati Graha was observed. It also provided highly significant results in improving Oswestry Disability Index Scale, range of movements and pain intensity This procedure appears to provide good clinical improvement in pacifying pure Vataja or Vata Kaphaja type of Kati Graha.