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Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) - A chronic inflammatory arthritis primarily affecting the spine and sacroiliac joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and potential spinal fusion. It can also involve peripheral joints such as knees, hips, and ankles Loitongbam Nelson VS State of Manipur - GauhatiDeb Singh vs M/o Personnel public Grievances And Pensions - Central Administrative Tribunal.
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Medical Reimbursement and Treatment - Government and medical institutions recognize AS as a serious condition warranting medical expenses reimbursement. In some cases, authorities have been advised to restore full reimbursement despite initial denial Loitongbam Nelson VS State of Manipur - Gauhati.
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Causes and Aggravation - While no scientific evidence conclusively links trauma to the onset of AS, injury or trauma may exacerbate existing conditions. Trauma's role in aggravating AS symptoms has been acknowledged but not established as causative Sanjay Mukul Kispotta VS Union of India, through Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Lodhi Road, South Delhi - Jharkhand.
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Diagnosis and Impact - Diagnosis involves clinical evaluation, imaging, and medical history. AS can cause deformities like kyphosis, joint inflammation, and osteoporosis, leading to disability. Patients may be unfit for certain physical activities, such as driving, due to joint and spinal involvement Deb Singh vs M/o Personnel public Grievances And Pensions - Central Administrative TribunalSt. Stephens Hospital VS Johri Mal - Consumer.
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Treatment and Medication - Common treatments include NSAIDs (e.g., Zerodol-P) for pain and inflammation, and other drugs for associated conditions like blood sugar management. The disease is progressive, requiring ongoing medical management Sunil Barbaruah VS Regional Manager Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. And Others, Assam - GauhatiWockhardt Limited VS Union of India - Delhi.
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Disease Progression and Disability - AS is a progressive disease; its severity varies among patients. Some individuals may retain functional capacity without disability, while others develop significant deformities and mobility issues, impacting their employment and daily life Ravijit Boro S/o. Sri Mono Mohan Boro VS State Bank of India - Gauhati.
Analysis and Conclusion:
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a chronic, progressive inflammatory disease affecting the axial skeleton and peripheral joints, leading to pain, deformity, and potential disability. Medical recognition of the condition is clear, with specific treatments prescribed to manage symptoms. Reimbursement policies acknowledge the severity of AS, although there have been instances of denial or partial reimbursement. The disease's impact varies, but it often necessitates long-term medical care and can impair mobility and employment capabilities.
References:
- Loitongbam Nelson VS State of Manipur - Gauhati
- Sanjay Mukul Kispotta VS Union of India, through Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Lodhi Road, South Delhi - Jharkhand
- Deb Singh vs M/o Personnel public Grievances And Pensions - Central Administrative Tribunal
- GIRIRAJ KAKARANIA VS BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. - Gauhati
- St. Stephens Hospital VS Johri Mal - Consumer
- Engineers India Ltd. VS Presiding Officer Labour Court - Delhi
- Sunil Barbaruah VS Regional Manager Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. And Others, Assam - Gauhati
- Wockhardt Limited VS Union of India - Delhi
- Ravijit Boro S/o. Sri Mono Mohan Boro VS State Bank of India - Gauhati
Search Results for "Ankylosing Spondylitis"
2009 0 Supreme(Gau) 9 • India - Gauhati
T.NANDAKUMAR SINGH
Medical Expenses - Reimbursement - Ankylosing Spondylitis - Finance Department (PIC-I/D) Memo dated 17.2.2002 and 17.9.2003 - ... Spondylitis. ... Spondylitis. ... ... In the case of the petitioner, the State respondents declined to restore full reimbursement in respect of the illness, "Ankylosing Spondylitis" even though the State Medical Board advised to restore full Medical reimbursement in respect of ailment, "Ankylosing Spondylitis" in continua....
2024 0 Supreme(Jhk) 723 • India - Jharkhand
RAJESH SHANKAR
Spondylitis and PIVD. ... The petitioner, a BSF officer, sustained injuries during training in 1994, leading to medical complications later diagnosed as Ankylosing ... It is further evident that there is no scientific evidence to prove that trauma is the cause of Ankylosing Spondylitis, but aggravation of effects of Ankylosing Spondylitis by trauma can not be ruled out. ... So far as “Ankylosing Spondylitis” is concerned, they deposed that the etiolo....
2025 Supreme(Online)(CAT) 833 • India - Central Administrative Tribunal
Rajinder Kashyap, A
17-20) ... ... Facts of the case: ... The applicant, a former Staff Car Driver, was diagnosed with Ankylosing ... Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine. It may also affect peripheral joints like the knees, ankles, and hips. ... Deb Singh is a case of ankylosing ankylosis of spondylitis with kyphosis of spine & hip joints. Even though Mr. Singh is fit for sitting job, he is unfit to drive vehicles. ... It is further submitted th....
2018 0 Supreme(Gau) 413 • India - Gauhati
KALYAN RAI SURANA
spondylitis". ... Even in the prescription of doctors of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi dated 22.04.2006 (Ext.B-20), there is a mention that the appellant "has Ankylosing spondylitis". ... By following the same ratio, as this Court finds that the appellant, who was already suffering from "Ankylosing spondylitis", had suffered the accident, requiring intermittent hospitalization, surgery, etc. ... From the medical advice slip dated 19.11.2004 [Ext.B (1)], it is seen that it was recorded at the time of adm....
• India - Consumer
VINEETA RAI, ASHOK BHAN
It was already fractured at the time of admission because of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Osteoporosis. Her serious condition was explained to the Respondents. ... We have also perused the medical literature produced before the District Forum in respect of Ankylosing Spondylitis from which the Respondent’s spouse was suffering. ... She was diagnosed to be suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis with chronic fracture of the second and third vertebra of the lumbar spine as well as weakness ....
2018 0 Supreme(Del) 434 • India - Delhi
C.HARI SHANKAR
ailment of ankylosing spondylitis, from which he suffered, being fundamentally debilitating in nature. ... Jain had opined that the respondent was suffering from ankylosing spondylitis of his right hip, for which he was advised rest and leave of two months. Again, in Ex. WW-1/12, Dr. K. P. Jain advised the respondent one month’s rest, on account of ankylosing spondylitis suffered by him. ... There is no dispute about the fact that the respondent was, in fact, suffering from a....
2019 0 Supreme(Gau) 924 • India - Gauhati
MICHAEL ZOTHANKHUMA
The tablet Zerodol-P is for treating osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. The injection Apidra and injection Lantus are basically insulin for treating blood-sugar. The tablet Domstal 10mg is for treating stomach disorders.
2019 0 Supreme(Del) 308 • India - Delhi
VIBHU BAKHRU
... 4.2 The petitioners state that the said FDC is typically administered for relief of pain and inflammation associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. It is to be administered twice a day for the aforesaid indication.
2023 0 Supreme(Gau) 1057 • India - Gauhati
MICHAEL ZOTHANKHUMA
Limited shows that the petitioner was suffering from ‘known Ankylosing spondylitis’, which was a progressive disease, though ‘there was no disease activity currently’. ... The petitioner’s counsel further submits that though the petitioner was suffering from Ankylosing spondylitis but presently, he was not suffering from any physical disability. 4. ... Ankylosing spondylitis. The Medical Board shall specifically state as to whether the petitioner’s disease is progressive and whether th....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 51993 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
BASANT BALAJI, J
The case of the petitioner is that he was undergoing prolonged in- patient treatment during the default period and is diagnosed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Left Knee Septic Arthritis with Sepsis, Diabetes Mellitus, Systemic Hypertension and Dyslipidemina.
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