Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF SIMPLE FRACTURE (KANDABHAGNA) WITH MANJISTHADI LEPA

Dr. Ajit Pradhan*

Abstract

Introduction: The Asthibhagna (Fracture) in general is always “Abhighataja”. Industrialization, increase in population and busy life schedule increases the chance of accidents. Fracture not only restricts the physical movement but also cut the social, economical, psychological movements of patients. Improper management of fracture may lead to permanent disability. Aim: The anatomical union is not only the ultimate aim of the fracture treatment but it also focus on to reduce the future complication. It is an effort to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a multi herbal formulation manjishthadi lepa in the management of fracture. Methodology: 30 patients fulfilling the diagnostic and inclusion criteria belong to either sex and age ranging from 10 to 60 years were selected for this study. These patients were divided into trial and control groups. The patients of trial group treated with local application of Manjishthadi lepa for 6 week and immobilized by plaster of paris posterior slab. However the patients of control group treated only immobilization by plaster of paris cast. Results: Subjective and objective parameters are suitably graded to assess the results based on clinical observations before and after treatment. Statistically results were highly significant (p

Keywords: Asthibhagna, Plaster of Paris cast, Vedanasthapana, Sothahara.