Medical Ayurveda Book for Practice & Education

Clinical Orthopedics : Evolved Cases and Insights in Ayurveda

(2nd Edition) by Dr Gikku Alias Benny MS (Ay)

What’s this book all about ?

A valuable resource providing detailed information on common musculo-skeletal injuries and diseases, acting as a bridge between ancient and modern practices, emphasizing both theoretical and practical knowledge through clinical examination and hands-on experience for precision.

Content Presentation

Case Scenarios

Realistic patient presentations (combining history, physical examination findings, and imaging) refining a orthopedic practitioner's decision making capabilities.

Diagrams

2D & 3D (QR Videos) visuals helping clinicians to rapidly assess injury geometry and formulate precise management plans.

Assessment Methods

Thorough methods based on patient history, physical examination and imaging to triangulate the exact location and severity, and identify structural failures or nerve compression.

Management Protocols

Algorithm to address life-threatening injuries followed by stabilization to protect soft tissues and neurovascular structures. Choice between conservative methods and surgical fixations.

Book Chapters

Contents are bifurcated into General Principles covering basic sciences, pathology, and trauma protocols and Regional Orthopedics, which organizes conditions anatomically for targeted reference. The chapters contain sections where clinicians can rapidly switch mental modes between systemic conditions and site-specific mechanical derangements with the help of reference QR videos.

The Basics

Includes introduction and terminologies related to clinical orthopedics.

Fracture D&M

Accurate diagnosis combined with clinical signs to strictly classify the fracture pattern and stability. The Management Algorithm that helps to choose between conservative immobilization and surgical intervention.

Shoulder Joint

Includes QR code linked video content, Applied Anatomy, Clinical examination and its illustrations, Radiographic imaging : x-ray views and interpretations, Reduction method, bandaging and Orthosis of shoulder dislocation, Assessment of our prognosis in complete tear of supraspinatus. Ayurvedic management of recurrent shoulder dislocation and rehab.

Elbow Joint

Speaks about Elbow radiology, Examination of pathology and injury of elbow joints.

Wrist Joint & Hand

Differential Diagnosis, Reduction and bandaging of Colle’s fracture, modified Srunga and Alabu -Carpel tunnel syndrome.

TMJ Dislocation Reduction Method

Explains Temporo-Mandibular Joint Dislocation reduction method

Hip Joint

Hip joint disorders : case presentation, differential diagnosis with clinical examination and therapeutic insights, Hip imaging: comprehensive radiographic views and indications.

Knee Joint

Knee joint pathology and ligamentous injuries, Assesment of our prognosis for TKR and ACL reconstruction, Grading of osteoarthritis and rehabilitation techniques.

Ankle Joint

Ankle joint injury case presentations

Application of Marma

Musculoskeletal conditions – QR code linked video content, Apractical, time test and novel approach of Marma in musculoskeletal pathology, Marma : procedure, indications and contraindications.

Application of Orthosis

QR code linked video content, Orthosis: guidelines, conditions, recommended time for using Orthosis.

Formulations & Procedures

Medicinal Management to modulate pain pathways, reduce swelling, and promote biological healing. Mechanical Interventions that talks about clinical techniques to physically restore anatomical alignment and stabilize the musculoskeletal system.