Acharya Sushruta, father of surgery, has described various surgical procedures viz. reconstructive, ophthalmic, dental, abdominal and orthopedic. He has classified six types of dislocations, twelve types of fractures, and classification of the bones, injuries, prognosis of fractures, principles of fracture management, viz., traction, manipulation, appositions and stabilization including some measures of rehabilitation and fitting of prosthetics and features of proper union. This study helps to explore the methods of identification, description of bhagna according to ancient time, management and simultaneously comparing it with the present day modern techniques and would certainly create interest as well as broaden the vision towards the Ayurveda.
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