Herbal Remedies for Colles Fracture (Broken Wrist)
Abstract
What is a colles fracture? Why is it caused and what is the treatment of a colles fracture? Colles fracture is a fracture in which there is a break in the wrist. This is majorly caused by accident, fall or during playing sports. In this article we will be discussing and get to know about colles fracture in detail like how it can be prevented, and what are the symptoms of colles fracture. What is the treatment of a colles fracture? Ayurvedic correlation as well as Ayurvedic treatment of the disease. So, please be with me till the end.
Introduction
Colles Fracture is a fracture of the wrist in which there is a dorsally flexed hand, dorsally displaced and dorsally angulated. Colles fracture is one of the most common fractures of the hand and its very painful as well as serious injury. It may take months or years to heal properly. This fracture is generally seen after a fall on an outstretched hand. In this fracture the dorsal end breaks and the end of radius near the wrist is broken. Due to old age or women after menopause are more prone to colles fracture. Skating, horseback riding, bike riding, etc are some of the causes by which there is breaking of the wrist bone. Pain in wrist area, swelling and redness over wrist area, reduced range of motion, bruising, unusual angle etc are some of symptoms of colles fracture. Medical history, physical examination, blood tests, x rays, MRI etc are some of the diagnostic tests for colles fracture. Immobilization, splint, closed reduction and cast, analgesics, antibiotics etc are the main lines of treatment.
Ayurvedic Aspect Of Colles Fracture
Colles Fracture is a type of fracture in which the dorsal wrist bone is broken and according to Ayurveda Colles fracture is correlated by Asthi bhagna that is due to predominance of vata dosha in the body. In Asthi bhagna there is breakage of asthi due to excessive vata dosha in the body. Ayurvedic herbs are very beneficial in healing the broken bones and helps in regaining the strength.
Symptoms Of Colles Fracture
The symptoms of Colles fracture are listed below:-
- Pain in wrist area
- Swelling and redness over wrist area
- Reduced range of motion
- Bruising
- Unusual angle
Causes Of Colles Fracture
The causes of Colles fracture are listed below:-
- Trauma or injury (due to accident or playing sports)
- patients 60 years and older are more prone
- Osteoporosis
Complications Of Colles Fracture
The complications of Colles fracture are listed below:-
- Median nerve palsy
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Secondary osteoarthritis
Treatment Of Colles Fracture
The treatment of Colles fracture is listed below:-
- Immobilization
- Splint
- Closed reduction and cast
- Analgesics
- Antibiotics
The Goodnews!?
The good news is that Colles Fracture (Broken Wrist) is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.
Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.
If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Colles Fracture (Broken Wrist) yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other wrist related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Colles Fracture (Broken Wrist) is what you are having or any other related disease.
Vine-Health Approach to Colles Fracture (Broken Wrist)
As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Colles Fracture (Broken Wrist) is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.
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