Integrative approaches to fracture care: the potential role of homoeopathy

Dr Hetal Ranmalbhai Odedara

ABSTRACT:
Fractures are a common orthopedic condition affecting individuals across all age groups. Prompt recognition and appropriate management are essential to prevent complications such as deformity, infection, or long-term disability. As a Complementary approaches, including homoeopathy, for enhancing recovery and supporting overall patient well- being. This article explores the role of homoeopathic remedies in managing fracture emergencies.

KEYWORD : Fracture Healing Emergencies , Complementary therapy

INTRODUCTION:

• We shall explore the homeopathic remedies commonly indicated for
• We shall see the potential integration of homeopathic treatments with conventional medical interventions in emergency settings.

OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE :

• To Explore the role of homoeopathic medicine in the treatment and healing process of fractures.
• To Assess the effectiveness of specific homoeopathic remedies in managing pain, inflammation, and promoting bone regeneration.
• To Understand how individualized homoeopathic prescriptions can complement conventional orthopedic management.
• To Integration of homoeopathy in fracture care, focusing on pain management, faster healing, and minimizing

LITERATURE AND REVIEW:

DEFINITION:

• A fracture occurs when there is a break in the continuity of a bone due to fall,excessive force, trauma, or underlying pathology such as osteoporosis or bone tumors.

CLASSIFICATION:

• Types of fracture according to cause, pattern, alignment
• Based on skin integrity

1. Simple or closed fracture: Bone is broken but skin remains
2. Compound or open fracture: Bone piercing through the skin exposing it to air and infection risk .

• Based on fracture line

1. Transverse fracture: A straight horizontal break across the
2. Oblique fracture: A slanted break across the
3. Spiral fracture: Caused by a twisting force, producing a spiral break. 4.Comminuted fracture: Bone is shattered into three or more pieces.
4. Segmental fracture : Bone is broken in two places leaving a segment of bone.

• Based on bone condition

1. Incomplete fracture: Bone is cracked but not broken
2. Complete fracture: Bone is broken into two or more
3. Hairlaine fracture: Small,thin crack caused by repetitive force or Without Dislocation of bone.

• Special type of fractures :

1. Pathological fracture : Caused by weakned bone g Due to osteoporosis,cancer , bone cyst.

CLINICAL FEATURES:

SYMPTOMS:

• Severe pain especially when trying to move or bear weight
• Tenderness
• Numbness or Tingling – if nerves are affected
• Muscle spasm
• SIGN :
• Swelling
• Bruising or Discoloration due to internal bleeding
• Deformity
• Bone protruding
• Loss of function

MANAGEMENT:

• Immobilization : Use a splint to prevent movement of the fractured bone
• Ice : Apply ice to reduce swelling and pain
• Compression : Use a bandage if bleeding to reduce swelling
• Elevation : limb to minimize swelling
• Prevention of Complication : Delayed Union or Non Union

INVESTIGATION :

• X-ray
• CT scan
• MRI

HOMOEOPATHY MANAGEMENT:

• Infection
• Nerve or vascular injury
• If   local maladies are because of severe type of external injuries,a revolution takes place in the entire organism .In the injury       of the external cause is of a severe type, even surgical aid may be needed.
• Ex. In case of fractured bones,appropriation and proper bandage is needed etc.- In such cases ,also along with the mechanical and surgical aid, proper homoeopathic dynamic medicines has to be given to assist the vital force in recovery.

HOMOEOPATHY REMEDIES FOR FRACTURE :

1. Calcarea phosphorica:

• Useful in Delayed Union
• Non Union of fractured bones
• Numbness and crawling sensation
• promotes callus formation and strengthens bones
• worse from any change of

2. RUTA GRAVEOLENS:

• Injured ‘Bruised’ bones
• Dull tearing in bones of arm and joints of elbows
• ” Bruises and other mechanical injuries of bones and “

3.  SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALIS:

• Great use in wounds penetrating to perineum and
• Non Union of fracture
• Irritable bone at point of fracture
• Pricking pain and soreness of

4.ARNICA MONTANA:

• Uses after traumatic injuries
• Prophylactic of pus infection
• Compound fracture
• ‘ Sore ,lame, bruised feeling ‘
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5.HECLA LAVA:

• For bony overgrowths or swelling after
• injury to bone
• Marked action on lower jaw and has the power to arrest many forms of bone disease
• e.g osteosarcoma, Necrosis etc .
• Sensitive and painful to

CONCLUSION : Homeopathic remedies have been explored for their potential role in managing Traumatic injuries . While they should not replace conventional medical treatments in acute or life- threatening situations, certain homeopathic medicines may offer supportive care when used alongside standard therapies.

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Dr Hetal Ranmalbhai Odedara
BHMS Intern Batch :2024-25
L.R.Shah Homoeopathy College, Rajkot Saurashtra