Abstract

‘CRITICAL STUDY OF SNAYU W.S.R TO PRATANVATI SNAYU’

*Dr. Dharmendra Pratap Singh, Dr. Nitin S. Chandurkar, Dr. I. K. Singh and Dr. Sakshi Sachan

Abstract

Snayu is the most important structure of the human body which helps to maintain the weight carrying capacity of the joint and plays a crucial role during the movement of joint. Depending upon the shape and their locations, the Snayu is classified into four types, Pratanvati, Vritta, Sushira and Prithula. Snayu has also a very close relation with functional element called Vata. When aggravated Vata located in Snayu, symptoms like pain, stiffness, swelling, improper or painful movement of the joint are produced. The Snayu is much similar to the ligament. Any injury to the ligament is known as sprain and its symptoms are same as the symptoms of Snayugata Vata. At present time, sprain is most common in sportsman and hard workers. So, the complete knowledge of Snayu is very essential to become a good physician and surgeon also.

Keywords: Snayu, Comparitive Study, Ligament.