An integrative approach for management of post-traumatic dorsal foot wounds - A case report
Authors
Rahul Sherkhane
aDept. of Shalya Tantra, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
Shruti Singh
aDept. of Shalya Tantra, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
Aadithyaraj T
aDept. of Shalya Tantra, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
Anil Kumar
bDepartment of Shalya Tantra, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
Ashish Sharma
cS S Hospital, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
Shiv Gupta
bDepartment of Shalya Tantra, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
Keywords:
Ayurveda, Vrana, Post-traumatic wound, Skin graft, Crush injuries, Case reports
Abstract
Crush injuries to the foot have become increasingly prevalent in contemporary settings, primarily arising from incidents such as the impact of large objects falling onto the foot or involvement in traffic accidents. The complexity of treating these injuries is compounded by the intricate anatomy of the foot. In specific scenarios, the implementation of an integrated management approach could prove advantageous.
In this report, we depict the case of a 23-year-old male who visited the Shalya OPD with a wound on his left foot caused by trauma. The wound covered the medial portion of the foot, involving the dorsal area, and measured roughly 20 cm by 9 cm and was unable to walk. We successfully managed the case by adopting an integrative approach. The Ayurvedic treatment included Panchavalkala kashaya for wound irrigation, as well as oral administration of Amalaki rasayana, Triphala guggulu, Shatavari churna and Ashwagandha churna. Jatyadi taila was topically applied. For the first seven days, in addition to these ayurvedic medications, we also employed analgesics and antibiotics to treat infection and pain. To accomplish early closure, we employed a split-thickness skin graft after sufficient granulation tissue had appeared.
The wound was completely healed within three months and the patient was able to walk freely without any support. The combined approach yielded a promising result in this case.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Vrana, Post-traumatic wound, Skin graft, Crush injuries, Case reports
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