A conceptual study on Olecranon Bursitis with special reference to Kurpara Sandhi

  • Priyanka Tomar Post Graduate Scholar First Year, Dept. of Rachna Sharir, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. Ayurveda College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • Rita Marwaha Professor & HOD, Dept. of Rachna Sharir, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. Ayurveda College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • Pallavi Waghmare Post Graduate Scholar Final Year, Dept. of Rachna Sharir, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. Ayurveda College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • Shiba Datta Panda Lecturer, Dept. of Rachna Sharir, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. Ayurveda College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.6.31
Keywords: Kurpara Sandhi, elbow joint, olecranon bursitis, Sandhigata Vata

Abstract

Elbow joint, also known as the Kurpara Sandhi in Ayurveda, is a crucial articulation in the human body that enables a broad Spectrum of movements necessary for daily activities. Disorders affecting this Joint can significantly impair functionality. One such condition is Olecranon bursitis. Olecranon bursitis is Inflammation of the bursa overlying the olecranon process of the ulna associated with prolonged pressure at this point.[1] Prevalence among students due to prolonged desk work, student postures and sports activities. This conceptual study aims to explore the condition of olecranon bursitis in the context of Ayurveda and Emphasize an integrated approach to treatment, focusing on pain management and functional restoration of the elbow Joint. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated with the condition of Sandhigata Vata. It can lead to Shoth (Inflammation) and Shool (Pain).

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.10.6.31
Published: 2025-07-16
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Priyanka Tomar, Rita Marwaha, Pallavi Waghmare, Shiba Datta Panda. A conceptual study on Olecranon Bursitis with special reference to Kurpara Sandhi . J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2025Jul.16 [cited 2025Jul.27];10(6):240 -243. Available from: https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/4393
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Vol. 10 No. 6 (2025): JUNE
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