OA01. 31. Role of agnikarma in degenerative disorder w.s.r. Avbahuka (Frozen shoulder) - case study

摘要

Purpose:Shoulder joint has greatest range of motion among all joints in body, and is of vital importance to daily activities. Frozen shoulder that causes pain and restricted movement of joint, puts huge amount of strain on patients in their most productive years of life. The etiology of frozen shoulder is unknown but diabetic patients may suffer more frequently. Till date no definite treatment is available for frozen shoulder. In Ayurved classics, Avbahuka occurring due to dhatukshayajanya vata prakopa has been told to be treated by different ways including Agnikarma. Hence study was designed to assess therapeutic outcome of Agnikarma in Avbahuka (frozen shoulder).