Effects of Sri Lankan traditional medicine on radius and ulnar fracture in non-union state without removal of internal fixator

Introduction: This study aimed to report fractures complications observed after traditional treatment in Bukavu. Patients and Method: This is a cross-sectional, multicentered and prospective study of a series of 73 cases of fracture complications after traditional treatment collected from 5 hospitals: University clinics of Bukavu; Skyborne Hospital Center, CIRIRI Hospital, Medicure Hospital and Panzi Hospital, from January 1st to December 31st, 2019. Data were collected on a survey form filled by patients and analyzed using Epi Info software 7.2 version. Results: The patients average age was 33.21 ± 18.08 years (range: 4 -74 years) with a sex ratio of 1.7. The group of 21-30 years old was the most affected with 21 patients (28.77%). The traffic accident was the main etiology 42 (57.53%) followed by the fall from a high place with 14 patients (19.18%). Closed fractures represented 44 cases (60.27%). The femur was more affected 18 (24, 66%). The use of traditional medicine was justified by: more effective than modern treatment 26 (35.62%), less expensive 23 (31.51%), socio-cultural beliefs 9 (12.33%) and other reasons 4 (5.48%). 39 patients (53.42%) were coming from urban areas. The complications observed were: 21 skin necrosis (28.77%), 19 vicious calluses (26.03%), 9 non-union (12.33 %), 8 infections (10.96%), 6 limb shortening (8, 22%), 5 gangrene / ischemia (6.85%), 3 joint stiffness (4.11%) and 2 delayed consolidation (2.74%). The modern treatment of these complications was based on osteosynthesis associated with an osteotomy or corticoperiosteal decortication-bone graft 28 (38.36%), skin graft 16 (21.92%) and 23 patients (31.50%) refused modern treatment despite the complication. Conclusion: The fractures traditional treatment based mainly on trial and error, practiced with inadequate means and measures without respecting the fractures treatment principles is a real source of complications that can lead to disabling disabilities.

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Use of Ayurveda and Sri Lankan traditional medicine for healing shaft of humerus fracture following nonunion

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.jaim.2017.12.006 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 217-220 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

A.M.H.S. Attanayake ◽

U.M.G.D. De Silva ◽

J.A.A.S. Jayaweera ◽

D.L. Perera

Keyword(s):

Traditional Medicine ◽

Humerus Fracture ◽

Sri Lankan

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Some Sri Lankan medical manuscripts of importance for the history of Sout Asian traditional medicine

Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies ◽

10.1017/s0041977x01000234 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 64 (3) ◽

pp. 392-400

Author(s):

JINADASA LIYANARATNE

Keyword(s):

Traditional Medicine ◽

Medical Knowledge ◽

Sri Lankan ◽

Cambridge University ◽

Cultural Aspects ◽

South Indian ◽

Proven Efficacy ◽

History Of ◽

The Impact ◽

Medical Manuscripts

This paper is a philological study of twelve Sri Lankan medical manuscripts preserved in the Bodleian Library, Oxford, and the Cambridge University Library. It shows the impact of Buddhism on the development of traditional medicine in South Asia and the important role played by South Indian Vaidyas in the propagation of medical knowledge in Sri Lanka. Those Vaidyas appear to have been well versed in Siddha medicine and proficient in both Sinhala and Tamil languages. Only the historical and cultural aspects revealed in these documents are dealt with here. The therapeutic aspect is no less important in view of the large number of medicinal prescriptions, some of which are said to be of proven efficacy. The material presented may be of interest to students of the history of medicine and medical anthropology.

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Protective effects of three selected standardized medicinal plant extracts used in Sri Lankan traditional medicine in adriamycin induced nephrotoxic Wistar rats

Journal of Ethnopharmacology ◽

10.1016/j.jep.2020.112933 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 259 ◽

pp. 112933

Author(s):

Sachinthi S. Amarasiri ◽

Anoja P. Attanayake ◽

Liyanagae D.A.M. Arawwawala ◽

Kamani A.P.W. Jayatilaka ◽

Lakmini K.B. Mudduwa

Keyword(s):

Medicinal Plant ◽

Traditional Medicine ◽

Plant Extracts ◽

Wistar Rats ◽

Sri Lankan ◽

Protective Effects ◽

Medicinal Plant Extracts

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Non-union ulnar fracture as a result of a remote injury

BMJ Case Reports ◽

10.1136/bcr-2021-242854 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. e242854

Author(s):

William Calawerts ◽

Cleveland Piggott ◽

Morteza Khodaee

Keyword(s):

Non Union ◽

Ulnar Fracture

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REVIEW ON NASA ROGA (NASAL DISEASES) IN AYURVEDA MEDICINE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE PINASA (CATARRH) IN SRI LANKAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE

International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research ◽

10.47070/ijapr.v9i3.1848 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Nanayakkara Vidanagamage Yasangi Diloopa ◽

E.D. Thanuja Priyangani Gunarathna

Keyword(s):

Traditional Medicine ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Intervention Strategies ◽

Treatment Modalities ◽

Sri Lankan ◽

Effective Management ◽

Herbal Formulae ◽

Nasal Diseases

Pinasa (Catarrh) is an inflammatory disease of respiratory mucosa accompanied by sneezing, cough, headache, rhinorrhea, itching in throat and eyes. This cascade challenges the management of the disease and ultimately leads to negative impact to quality of life of the patient. At present, intervention strategies have been implemented in the management based on the herbal formulae with the light of Sri Lankan traditional medicine (SLTM). The study is focused to compile this scattered indigenous knowledge on Pinasa and compare them with the findings of Ayurveda medicine to explore the diagnosis and management gaps in both Ayurveda and SLTM. Data collection was done through documentary surveys, interviews and observations. The study revealed that the Pinasa has been considered as collective phenomena of Pratishyaya, Dushta Pratishyaya and Apinasa in Ayurveda medicine. Similarities has been found in etiology, clinical features and treatments stratergies in SLTM and Ayurveda medicine but types of the disease are varying. Pinasa was classified into 12 and 19 sub types in SLTM while 05 sub types of Pratishyaya have been described in Ayurveda medicine. Snehana (oleation), Swedana (fomentation) and Nasya (inhalation) were mentioned as external treatment modalities in Ayurveda medicine while same regimn are mentioned in SLTM but in different medical terminologies. Decoctions, pills, Kalka, Choorna and porridge were administered as internal remedies in both the medical system with different formulae while Nidana Parivarjana and Patyapatya Sewana considered as preventive measures. It can be concluded that the knowledge on Pinasa in SLTM is crucial important to conduct further research studies to find effective management along with novel preparation for Pinasa.

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Fractures of the Distal Radius and Ulna

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) ◽

10.1016/s0266-7681(05)80094-4 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 357-364 ◽

Cited By ~ 50

Author(s):

A. BIYANI ◽

A. J. M. SIMISON ◽

L. KLENERMAN

Keyword(s):

Clinical Results ◽

Forearm Rotation ◽

Distal Radial Fractures ◽

Fracture Callus ◽

Articular Fracture ◽

Non Union ◽

Ulnar Fracture ◽

Morphological Patterns

Associated fractures of the distal ulnar metaphysis were present in 19 of 320 distal radial fractures requiring either closed manipulation or surgical treatment over a 2-year period. Four morphological patterns of ulnar fracture were encountered, the commonest being the type 1 simple extra-articular fracture of the distal end of ulna with minimal comminution (eight out of 19). 15 patients were treated conservatively and two each were treated by internal and external fixation. 15 patients were reviewed after a mean follow-up of 23.8 months and there were four excellent, five good, five fair clinical results and one poor result. Radiographically the distal radio-ulnar joint (DRUJ) was normal in eight wrists, but longitudinal or horizontal disruption of the DRUJ was present in seven wrists. Fracture callus encroached on the DRUJ in three patients, who also had limitation of forearm rotation. Two comminuted ulnar fractures (type 4) developed non-union, but both patients had full forearm rotation, in contrast to restriction of forearm rotation in four out of five patients with type 1 fractures.

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