| The Ayurvedic philosophy is specific pertaining to the body constitution. The Human body (Sharira) is described as a Combination of external factors the Atma (soul), Manas (mind) and Pancha Maha Bhoota (five mega elements). In all the living beings the matter and energy is existing In the form of Dosha Dhatu & Mala. The Most important supportive framework of the Body among these is Asthi (Bone tissue). The branch of surgery that deals with deformities of the bones is known as Ortho- Pedics. Modern surgery has its aim as “maintenance of normal mechanical function of the deformed bones’’. Trauma management has been in practice since Vedic Periods. Ashwini Kumaras used to perform Surgeries like limb replacement, fixation of Severed head etc. The same science was developed, practiced, and well documented by ‘Famous Indian sage Acharya Sushruta’. This part of the treatment in Ayurveda is Called Bhagna Chikitsa. There are main two types of bhagna namely sandhimukta and kandbhagna which are further classified into 6 and 12 types respectively (2). Fracture not only restricts the physical movements but also cuts the social, economical, psychological movements of the patient. If proper management of Asthibhagna in suitable period is not done then it may leads to the permanent disability. Similarly, minimise the immobilisation period and early recovery with proper healing is the aim of fracture management. The principal of management of fracture includes pain management, reduction, immobilization and rehabilitation. Sushruta has been described the same principle like Anchhana (Traction), Peedana (Counter traction), Sankshepana (Correction of deformity) and Bandhana (Immobilisation) for Bhagna (3).In Ayurveda management of fracture is done with immobilizing fracture with kusha (splint) which was prepared with application of lepa of wound- healing medicines with internal medication prepared from medicines having sandhaneeya effect (6). Apart from this many herbo-organic drugs are prescribed for early healing of fracture. Yashtimadhu is simple, easily available, cost effective and potent. |