Abstract

ANATOMICAL AND CLINICAL INSIGHTS INTO ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES: A MODERN AND AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVES WITH CADAVERIC FINDINGS AND CASE REPORT

Dr. Kartik Goel*, Dr. Pooja Makhnotra, Dr. Deepali Gautam

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Abstract

Rotator cuff injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal disorders leading to shoulder pain and disability. Modern science attributes these injuries to repetitive strain, degeneration, and trauma, with the supraspinatus tendon being the most frequently involved. Management ranges from conservative physiotherapy to surgical reconstruction, yet functional limitations often persist. Ayurveda interprets such conditions as Ansa Marma Dushti, Snayu Dushti, and Vatavyadhi, emphasizing the role of Vata vitiation and structural damage. This article explores the anatomical and clinical basis of rotator cuff injuries through a modern and Ayurvedic lens, supported by cadaveric insights and a clinical case study, highlighting integrative treatment approaches.

Keywords: Rotator cuff tear, Supraspinatus tendon, Ansa Marma, Snayu Dushti, Ayurveda, Shoulder pain.