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A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF AGNIKARMA WITH TAPTHA KSHOUDRA IN LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS (TENNIS ELBOW)

Dr. Anji Maria Joseph* and Dr.Vasudha A.

ABSTRACT

Tennis elbow is a condition in which there is pain on the lateral epicondyle. It is a type of repetitive strain injury due to overexertion of the common extensor tendon (Snayu), micro-traumas, or its failed healing. Tennis elbow may be correlated with Snayugata vata in Kurpara sandhi (elbow) which has symptoms of pain, stiffness and restriction of movements. The overall prevalence rate of tennis elbow is of 1-3%. In this disease recovery is seen in about 90% of cases with 1-2 years of conservative management, whereas only in less than 10% of cases, surgery is indicated. In some cases, the problem may continue for longer period. A wide range of symptomatic treatment is available such as use of anti-inflammatory drugs, steroid injection, physiotherapy, exercise etc. which have their own limitations and adverse effects. In Sushruta Samhita various treatment modalities such as Snehana, Upanaha, Agnikarma and Bandhana are mentioned for Snayugata Vata. Amongst these, Agnikarma seems to be more effective in providing distinct and instant relief. Acharya Susruta has mentioned Snigdha Agnikarma (thermal cautery) in the management of Snayugata vata.Considering these factors, an attempt is made in the current study, aiming at establishing the effectiveness of Taptha Kshoudra in the management of tennis elbow.

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