• Dr. Prajakta .P. Shinde
• Dr. Srinivas Turlapati

Snayu Sharir is the structural constituent of human body and is well described in classical text of ayurveda . This structural and functional description of snayu in Ayurveda resembles with ligaments / tendons / aponeurosis. Ayurveda explains Snayugatavata under the concept of Vatavyadi. One such modern day disease ‘De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis’ can be placed under Snayugatavata due to its resemblance in sign, symptoms and site of disease establishment. Vitiated Vata dosa due to hetu like Atichesta and Ativyayam, settle down at the Snayu of thumb side of wrist, presenting features like tenderness, swelling , stiffness and restricted movements . The symptoms arise mainly due to Kapha avrutta Vyanvayu. A 32 yrs female subject, complaining of restricted movement and tenderness at the base of thumb, stiffness in wrist joint . The treatment protocol involes the application of Agnikarma , performed using heated Loha Shalaka to provide immediate therapeutic relief. This is followed by gentle application of Ksheerabala Tail, known for its soothing, lubricating, nourishing and Rasayana properties. To enhance healing and reduce inflammation, a medicated lepa of Ksheerapishta Atasi is then applied. Finally, the treated area is securely covered with crepe bandage to stabilize the site and prolong the therapeutic benefits of the procedure which follows Samanya chikitsa for Snayugatavta. The subject showed significant and progressive improvement through these non-invasive therapies. This therapeutic outcome demonstrates the effectiveness of classical ayurvedic interventions in managing snayugatavata, correlated here with De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis . These result emphasize the potential of Ayurveda in treating soft tissue and tendon related disorders with minimal risk of side effects. This supports the need for more clinical trials and broader exploration of Ayurvedic chikitsa siddhantas in orthopaedic practice.

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SNAYUGATAVATA ROGA W.S.R TO DE QUERVAIN’S TENOSINOVITIS – A CASE STUDY

"AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SNAYUGATAVATA ROGA W.S.R TO DE QUERVAIN’S TENOSINOVITIS – A CASE STUDY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.h723-h727, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505874.pdf

"AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SNAYUGATAVATA ROGA W.S.R TO DE QUERVAIN’S TENOSINOVITIS – A CASE STUDY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. pph723-h727, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505874.pdf