Abstract

FRACTURES AND IT’S MANAGEMENT: AYURVEDIC AND MODERN PERSPECTIVES

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Agrahari*, Dr. Vishnu Dutt Sharma M.S. Ph.d. (ayu), Dr. O. P. Dave M.D. Ph.d. (Ayu) and Dr. Deepika Gupta

Abstract

Bhagna is common problem of the accident now a day due to speeding, drunk driving, night driving, rain, unsafe lane changes, and animal crossing etc. which was well explained with their cause sign symptom classification and treatment in classical Ayurvedic Literature. Such orthopaedic conditions are well explained and documented in the literatures of Ayurveda in the name of Bhagna Chikitsa. Fracture are also very well explained in modern, even another separate department with name “Orthopaedic” is formed which deal with the correction of deformities of bone or muscles. Our aim is to identify the similarities and differences between the classification, treatment and assessment of fractures according to Conventional Medicine and Ayurveda. Hence this paper, presents a historic perspective of fracture management in the Ayurvedic tradition and its modern perspective.

Keywords: Fracture, Bhagna.