EFFICACY OF MAHAVISHAGARBHA TAILA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF POST IMMOBILISATION PAIN AND STIFFNESS OF WRIST FRACTURE

Background: Fracture of the wrist joint are among the most common orthopedic injuries. Post POP (plaster of paris) immobilization frequently leads to residual pain, swelling and limited range of motion. Conventional treatment such as physiotherapy and analgesic are commonly used, they may not always provide adequate relief and may associated with undesirable side effect during long term use. Aim and Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Mahavishagarbha taila in the management of post immobilization pain and stiffness of wrist fracture Material and Method: A clinical study was conducted involving 60 number of participants diagnosed with wrist fractures in the post immobilization phase and divided into two groups (Control and Trial group). Control group was treated with Conventional physiotherapy and treatment of trial group involved external application of Mahavishagarbha Taila via Abhyanga over a duration of 21 days. Evaluation criteria included the visual analogue scale (VAS)for pain, measurement of swelling using centimeter tape and measurement of range of motion (ROM) using a goniometer. Results: Significant improvement was observed in reduction of pain and swelling and enhancement of joint mobility. The VAS score was decreased by an average of (0-3), significant reduction in swelling and ROM (Range of Movement) improved in terms of flexion, extension, radial deviation, ulnar deviation, Supination and Pronation Summary and Conclusion: The application of Mahavishagarbha Taila proves to be safe and effective therapy in managing post immobilization pain and stiffness in wrist fracture cases. Intregration of Mahavishagarbha taila Abhayanga (massage) in rehabilitation protocols will enhance recovery outcomes and improve quality of life in affected individuals.