Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF FROZEN SHOULDER (AVABAHUKA) BY AGNIKARMA WITH CHITRAKA MOOLA (PLUMBAGO ZEYLINICA) - A CASE STUDY

Dr. Amit Ramesh Satvi*, Dr. Nita Kedar and Dr. Pravindra Singh

Abstract

Frozen shoulder is limiting function of the Glenohumeral joint. In this condition shoulder capsule become adherent to the humeral head that is why it also termed as “adhesive capsulitis”.[1,2] It is disabling disease of shoulder causing pain and restricted mobility of shoulder joint.[3,4] It is characterised by severe pain in shoulder and restricted movement both active and passive. Although the disease is self-limiting it takes a long time for complete recovery ranging from few months to 3-4 years. Most of the patients get relief in due course of time with this as the disease is self-limiting but some may not respond as doing physiotherapy is painful job and effect of NSAID is also limited in initial phase. Such patients need to be treated with oral and intra – articular steroids injections. Some patient doesn’t respond at all to these conservative treatments and needs surgical intervention involving manipulation under anaesthesia, arthroscopic capsular release and hydrothiolation.[5,6] This is a case study of a patient effectively treated with Agnikarma by Chitraka moola (Plumbago zeylanica). This case illustrates the use of ayurvedic treatment measures in non-responding cases of frozen shoulder

Keywords: Agnikarma, Chitraka moola, Frozen shoulder.