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Ayurvedic Management of Rotator Cuff Injury (Avabahuka / Snayu Marma Abhighata): A Detailed Case Report
Published in July-September 2026 (Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2026)
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Background: Rotator cuff injuries are a leading cause of chronic shoulder pain and functional disability. In Ayurveda, these presentations are categorized under Avabahuka and Snayu Marma Abhighata. Methods: A 58-year-old male with an MRI-confirmed full-thickness rotator cuff tear and poorly controlled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus was treated with a multimodal Ayurvedic protocol. Treatment included internal medications (Rasnerandadi Kashayam), external therapies (Jadamayadi Lepam), and Panchakarma (Nasya, Njavara Theppu), integrated with structured physiotherapy. Results: Following the inpatient protocol, the patient achieved an increase in flexion from 40° to 180° and abduction from 25° to 120°. Pain was completely resolved, and the patient regained the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) without surgical intervention. Conclusion: Ayurvedic management serves as an effective non-surgical alternative for chronic musculoskeletal injuries, even in patients with complex systemic comorbidities.
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DR.sherin payur
PG Scholar, Department of Shal...PG Scholar, Department of Shalyatantra, VPSV Ayurv...PG Scholar, Department of Shalyatantra, VPSV Ayurveda college Kottakka...PG Scholar, Department of Shalyatantra, VPSV Ayurveda college Kottakkal, Kerala
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payur (2026). Ayurvedic Management of Rotator Cuff Injury (Avabahuka / Snayu Marma Abhighata): A Detailed Case Report. Kottakkal Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine And Research, 2(3), 39-41. DOI:https://doi.org/10.64541/KJAMR.Vol2.Iss3.000088
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