Lesson 28QQ - Fractures
Sheri Nakken
Fractures
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Fractures of the bones are always very traumatic
experiences. A simple fracture involves solely
the bones, whereas a compound fracture causes the
skin to be broken. In a complete fracture the
bone is entirely broken, whereas in an incomplete
fracture, the bone is cracked. The most serious
fractures are those to the skull and spine. Do
not move the victim more than necessary as it may
cause further injury. Severe bleeding must be
dealt with immediately (refer) and loss of
consciousness (refer) should be attended to
before the fracture. Cover the broken skin or
protruding ends of the bone with sterile gauze. A
ring dressing may be place over the site of the
compound fracture and secured with a bandage to
kept it from being touched. Call the emergency services immediately.
If the accident has taken place in an isolated
area, such as the wildness, immobilize the
affected part to prevent further injury and
bleeding. Bandage the arm against the chest, one
leg to the other, or make a split if the person
must be moved. Give Arnica immediately to prevent
shock, relieve pain and stop bleeding, or Aconite
is there is fear and panic. If there is shock
refer to the remedies specific for this
condition. If a compound fracture becomes
infected refer to section on infected wounds.
Materia Medica
Aconite (1): The victim is fearful, restless, and
panicky. Sudden, acute, violent invasions of
heat, fever, chills call for this remedy.
Arnica (3): Give Arnica as soon as possible to
prevent shock, relieve pain, stop bleeding, and hinder infection.
Calcarea Carb (1): This remedy is useful where
there is defective development of bone,
especially in cold, fat, flabby, sweaty
individuals who have excess of poor quality
tissue demonstrating mal-assimilation of calcium.
The bones are soft and there may be non union of fractures.
Calcarea Flourica (1). Useful in cases where
there is malnutrition of bones. Indurations of
stony hardness threatening suppuration.
Suppuration of the bones after compound
fractures, ulcers with thick yellow pus.
Calcarea Phos (3): Very useful in non union of
fractures. This remedy can be used in the
biochemical 6x potency as a routine remedy to
promotes rapid healing of the bones. Numbness and
crawling. Easily bored. Always wants to go somewhere.
Calendula (2): Useful in compound fractures to
prevent infection and promote healing of tissues.
May be given after Arn. has removed the immediate
shock and pain. Use both internally and external on open wounds.
Eupatorium Pere (2): In folk medicine the herb,
Thoroughwort, is called "bone-set" as it was used
to relieve severe bone pains. Bruised feelings,
as if broken, all over the body. Intense aching
pains in the bones call for this remedy. Worse <
periodically Better > by conversation and getting on the hands and knees.
Hypericum (2): Preventative to tetanus in
compound fractures. Spasm after every injury.
Useful in fractured skulls, bone splinters, and
injuries to the spine. Fractures with much
concomitant nerve damage and crush injuries.
Relieves pain after operations and other invasive medical procedures.
Ruta (3): Useful in fractures where there has
been much damage to the tendons, ligaments, and
periosteum. All parts of the body are painful and
feel as if they are bruised. Injured bruised
bones. Has a direct effect on the wrist and
ankles. Feeling of intense lassitude, weakness
and despair. Worse < lying down and from cold,
damp weather. Complementary to Calc-p. which may
follow Ruta once the bruised pains have been relieved.
Silica (2): Useful in removing bone splinters.
Adapted to individuals who have pipe stem bones,
are cold, chilly, hugs the fire, wants plenty
warm clothing, hates drafts, cold hands and feet.
Suitable for gentle, yielding temperaments who
appear to lack "grit" mentally and physically.
Symphytum (3). Comfrey is called "Knitbone" in
herbology. Useful in non-union of fractures and
irritable bones at the point of injury. Irritable
stump pain after amputation. This remedy is use routinely for fractures
Repertorium
FRACTURES - ARN., calc., calc-f., CALC-P.,
Calen., Eup-per., Hyper., RUTA., Sil., SYMPH.
Ailments from - calc-p., ruta., symph.
Compound fractures - ARN, Calc., Calen.., RUTA, Sil.
Easy fracture, brittle bones - calc., CALC-p., Sil.
Slow healing - CALC., calc-f., CALC-P., Calen., RUTA., Sil., SYMPH.
Shock of the injury - ARN, aco.
Splinters, bone, to remove - SIL.
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educational purposes only. It is not for the
treatment of any individual person or disease. If
you are suffering any particular complaint please
consult a physician or call emergency services.