Abstract

Dr. Ajay Kumar Gupta*, Dr. Padma Lochan Sankhua, Dr. Jyoti Mishra and Dr. Ajay Kumar

ABSTRACT

Avabahuka is a disorder of the Amsa sandhi (shoulder joint)[1], which Acharya Sushruta classified as one of eighty forms of Vata Vyadhi. Being a disease of the shoulder joint, which has the greatest range of motion, is critical to daily routine and job activities, as it interferes with the proper functioning of the upper limbs, consequently impeding an individual's regular routine work. The basic Ayurvedic symptom for Avabahuka is Bahuspandithara, which indicates loss of arm movement. Avabahuka has clinical manifestations and symptoms that are quite similar to Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive capsulitis). Adhesive capsulitis is a musculoskeletal condition that can be severely disabling. It depicts a pathogenic situation in which adhesions are formed across the glenohumeral joints leading to pain, stiffness and dysfunction. It is a debilitating condition that can occur spontaneously (primary or idiopathic adhesive capsulitis) or by other etiologies such as shoulder surgery or trauma (secondary adhesive capsulitis).