| PAS_1 |
Cryptolepis buchanani (Ganglong, family Asclepiadaceae) is a climbing tree widely used in folk medicine in Southeast Asia. Also its root, stem, and leaves are used for the treatment of bone fracture by tribal people in Arunachal Pradesh. It shows antibacterial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and chondroprotective activities. Cissus quadrangularis (Harjor, family Vitaceae) has been known for its bone healing properties for many centuries (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5512407/#:~:text=Acacia%20arabica%20(Babool%2C%20family%20Mimosaceae,dislocation%20of%20bones%20stiff%20joint.) |
| PAS_2 |
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| Agro Ecological Zone |
Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Madhya Bharat plateau Western Malwa plateau, Eastern Gujarat plain, Vindhyan and Satpura range and Narmada Valley hot, moist semi-arid eco-subregion (5.2), Agro-Climatic Region (Planning Commission) Gujrat Plains And Hills Region (XIII) , Agro-Climatic Zone (NARP) Middle Gujarat Zone (GJ-3) |
| Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs |
Damage to adjacent structures such as nerves, muscles or blood vessels, spinal cord, and nerve roots (for spine fractures), or cranial contents (for skull fractures) may cause other specific signs and symptoms. Also includes pain, disability, and deformity. If the fracture union is not achieved, the patient may suffer long-term disability. |
| Disease Description |
A bone fracture is a medical condition in which there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of the bone. In more severe cases, the bone may be broken into several pieces. A bone fracture may be the result of high force impact or stress, or a minimal trauma injury as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones, such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, bone cancer, or osteogenesis imperfecta, where the fracture is then properly termed a pathologic fracture. |
| Disease Control |
Splints – to stop movement of the broken limb.
Braces – to support the bone.
Plaster cast – to provide support and immobilise the bone.
Traction – a less common option.
Surgically inserted metal rods or plates – to hold the bone pieces together.
Pain relief. |
| Disease Prevention |
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| Precautions |
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| Procedure of Use |
Due to tumbling or locking horns with other animals, the animal may sustain fracture. This may result in muscle sprain accompanied by bleeding. Palpitation is one sure sign of fracture. In the initial stage of fracture, the damage may be less. But if proper care is not taken, there are chances of maggot formation in the affected part.
To cure fracture in animal, use 500 g each bark of salmali (Bombax ceiba) and fruits of tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon), which are crushed together into a fine paste. This prepared paste is applied on the fractured portion of the affected animal and then tied with the bandage. Bamboo stick is used where there is necessary. The treatment provided relief to the animal in 15 to 20 days. |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
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| Global Context |
bone fracture in livestock animals is spread worldwide. |
| Lesson Implication |
Edema and hematoma of nearby soft tissues caused by ruptured bone marrow evokes pressure pain.
Involuntary muscle spasms trying to hold bone fragments in place. |
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| Other Community Practices |
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| Practice ID |
DTP0010000003050 |
| Reference |
Dahod-98/3 |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/1257 |
| Reference |
Dahod-98/3 |
| Scout |
HBN |
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