An effective management of collapse compression fracture through Panchakarma - A Case Study

Abstract

Introduction: A Female patient aged 76 years approached our hospital with severe low back pain, inability to sit or stand since 2 weeks. There was no history of injury. On further examination and investigations, it was diagnosed as collapse compression fracture of D12 vertebral body. Materials and Methods: A set of treatment protocols including Vasa Prusta Basti, Majja Matra Bastis were advocated for a period of 60 days. Along with that internal medications like Gandha Taila was given continuosly. Results: The patient started sitting with support in 15 days, without support in 25 days and started standing in 40 days, walking with support in 50 days. Pain in the lowback also relieved and patient got capable of doing her routine activities independently. Discussion: In old age, fractures are difficult to treat. This case study suggest that fracture treatment especially in cases where rest in mainly advised in contemporary medicine, our system of medicine makes the process of healing faster.