Ayurvedic Pain Management of Sprengel’s  Deformity: A Case Report

Devasmita Dash; Amit Kumar; Sonam Jaguri; Shilpy Gupta; Vijendra Kumar

Devasmita Dash Research Scholar, Department of Kaumarbhritya and Balroga, GACH, Patna, India
Amit Kumar Research Scholar, Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, GACH, Patna, India
Sonam Jaguri Research Scholar, Department of Kaumarbhritya and Balroga, GACH, Patna, India
Shilpy Gupta Assosciate Professor, Department of Kaumarbhritya and Balroga, GACH, Patna, India
Vijendra Kumar Assosciate Professor, Department of Prasutitantraevum Streeroga, Government RASKAC, Begusarai, India

Keywords: Vata-Vyadhi, Sprengel’s Deformity, Greeva Sanchalan, Skandha Sanchalan, Greeva Basti, Kati Basti

Abstract

Introduction: Sprengel’s Deformity is a rare congenital disease of unknown etiology characterized by acute pain and disability of the shoulder and neck.
Main Clinical Findings: This is a case report of a 15-years- old female child suffering from pain symptoms and movement restriction of the neck and shoulder.
Diagnosis: Unilateral Sprengel’s Deformity Grade II (Ayurvedic diagnosis: Vata-vyadhi).
Interventions: Shrotoshodhan (cleansing of channels), Dosha shaman (balanced state of body humors), Bahya snehana (external oleation), and Swedana (sudation) to nourish Asthi-dhatu (bone tissue), pacify Vata-kapha dosha, and increase the flexibility of Mamsa dhatu (muscle tissue). Yogasanas like Greeva sanchalan (neck movements), Skandha sanchalan (shoulder movements), Shalabhasana (locust pose), and Salamba bhujangasana (Sphinx pose) are advised after reduction of acute pain symptoms.
Outcome: Assessment was done by the shoulder pain and disability index, and improvement was observed in pain and movement restriction.
Conclusion: The case was effectively managed with Ayurveda oral medication, therapy, and Yoga practices.

How to cite this article:
Dash D, Kumar A, Jaguri S, Gupta S, Kumar
V. Ayurvedic Pain Management of Sprengel’s
Deformity: A Case Report. Chettinad Health
City Med J. 2025;14(2):87-95.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2278.2044.202528

References

Breckenridge JD, McAuley JH. Shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI). Journal of physiotherapy. 2011 Jan 1;57(3):197. [Google Scholar] [Pubmed]

Jain AK, Sharma SK, Sahu D, Kumawat VB, Sharma OR, Dua P, Yadav B, Khanduri S, Ota S, Bhuyan G, Rana R.

A multicenter clinical trial on the anti-diabetic efficacy and safety profile of Saptavimshatika Guggulu and Haridra Churna in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences. 2021 Apr 1;5(2):87-94. [Google Scholar]