Ayurvedic management of De Quervains Tenosynovitis by Jalauka Avcharan A case report.

Abstract

De Quervains Tenosynovitis is a condition in which the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis bravis attach to the thumb are affected. Patient complaining of pain, swelling with restricted movement. In modern medicine NSAID’S, corticosteroids, thumb splica splint, tendon release surgery etc. Treatments are available along with their side effect and post-surgery complication.

According to Ayurveda we can correlate it with Sira –Kandara gata Vyadhi.Sira Kandara means tendons which are Upadhatu of Rakta dhatu. From ancient times in Ayurveda JalaukaAvacharna (Raktmokshana) is useful in Raktagata vyadhi. Hence we have selected Jalauka Avcharan in this patient to get relief from her symptoms and can do her daily work.