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1. The Ultimate Rehabilitation
of Mankind
To Make an Individual a Complete Personality
In association with
May God Rehabilitate Mankind
“BANDAGE TO SPLINTAGE”

2. Our Ancient Culture of Health Care
In India, according to the ancient books of knowledge, health is considered as a
prerequisite for achieving the supreme ends of life consisting of righteousness, wealth,
artistic values and spiritual freedom. Preventive and curative aspects of diseases are
considered as important components of the concept of positive health.
Ayurveda deals elaborately with measures of healthful living during the entire span of
life and its various phases. Besides dealing with principles for maintenance of health, it
has also developed a wide range of therapeutic measures to combat illness. These
principles of positive health and therapeutic measures related to physical, mental, social
and spiritual welfare of human beings. Thus Ayurveda became one of the oldest systems
of medicine dealing with both the preventive and curative aspects of life in a most
comprehensive way.
The Body Matrix
Life in Ayurveda is conceived as the union of body, senses, mind and soul. The living
man is a conglomeration of three humours (Vata, Pitta &Kapha), seven basic tissues
(Rasa, Rakta, Mansa, Meda, Asthi, Majja & Shukra) and the waste products of the body
such as faeces, urine and sweat. Thus the total body matrix comprises of the humours, the
tissues and the waste products of the body. The growth and decay of this body matrix and
its constituents revolve around food which gets processed into humours, tissues and
wastes. Ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation and metabolism of food have an
interplay in health and disease which are significantly affected by psychological
mechanisms as well as by bio- fire (Agni).

3. Health and Sickness
Health or sickness depends on the presence or absence of a balanced state of the total
body matrix including the balance between its different constituents. Both the intrinsic
and extrinsic factors can cause disturbance in the natural equilibrium, giving rise to
disease. This loss of equilibrium can happen by dietary indiscrimination, undesirable
habits and non-observance of rules of healthy living. Seasonal abnormalities, improper
exercise or erratic application of sense organs and incompatible actions of the body and
mind can also result in creating disturbance of the existing normal balance. The treatment
consists of restoring the balance of disturbed body-mind matrix through regulating diet,
correcting life-routine and behavior, administration of drugs and resorting to preventive
Panchkarma and Rasayana therapy.
Ayurvedic treatment consists of eight specialities and "Shalya Tantra" (Surgery) is one
of them. Treatment for fractures and Dislocations comes under Shalyatantra. (Surgery.)
Though Ayurveda Surgery is not practiced nowadays, the system of fracture treatment
and few others like treatment for fistula and some other Para surgical methods still exist.
The names given for the orthopeadic treatment were
" Kadum Bindum Vedakama " – (Treatment for Fractures and Dislocations)
" Gas Vedakama " – ("Gas" means trees & " Vedakama " means treatment – Hence the
treatment done with the help of wooden splints, barks of trees and various herbs; it was
known as Gas Vedakama).
There are some other definitions too.
" Handi Vedakama " – Treatment done for reunion of fractured bones.
It was an ancient system of treatment widely used through out the country from remote
times.
Types of orthopedic injuries and how they are handled by Traditional Ayurvedic
Practitioners
1. Fractures
Fracture of bones without breaking of contact with the skin.
Fracture of bones with break of contact of skin.
The first types of lesions are most common. It could be treated after setting the two ends
of the fractured bones. In the second type of fracture the broken ends of the bone projects
through the skin. Then it is necessary to clean the wound before the commencement of
treatment for the fracture.

4. II. Dislocations of joints
A joint is defined as a place in the body where two or more bones meet. Dislocations are
most common in the joints of the lower and upper limbs and also in the cervical spine
(neck area) and lumbar (low back) region of the backbone.
III. Sprains
The destruction and damage caused to tendons, bursas and muscles of the joints caused
by physical trauma to a joint, where the tendons are subjected to excessive torsion.
Therefore destruction will take place to the tendon where it is attached. Inflammation of
bone is followed by sprains. Massage may relieve the pain; but oedema is treated by
using drugs.
IV. Bruise
Bones, muscles, joints and the skin are subjected to bruise and as a result there is an
inflammation. Treatment depends on the extent of the lesion and also varies with the
locality. Warm fomentation could be applied in minor conditions; however, in severe
condition, anti-inflammatory measures are needed.
In traditional treatment
Tender handling and the methods of bandaging help to overcome most of the above
mentioned complications. Also, it causes less soft tissue damage. As they do not treat the
patient under anesthesia the handling is done very carefully.The wooden splints “ Mellum
” and “ Patthus ” promotes callus formation and quicken the healing. The light splints and
the soothing oils are comfortable. Turmeric and salt are two basic substances used when
preparing a medicinal “ Mellum ” and “Patthus ”. These ingredients contain antiseptic
and anti-inflammatory properties.
What are Splints
Traditional Ayurvedic Physicians do not use plaster casts that lead to high degree of joint
stiffness in Intra-articular fracture. Instead they use splints, which are made of bamboo
sticks and bark of a special medicinal tree. Splints are prepared in different sizes.
When selecting splints the length and the width of the splint should be equal to that of the
fractured limb of the body. A properly used splint performs a dual function. It not only
serves as a rigid surface to the fractured bone, stimulating the function of the Periostium
(outer layer of the bone) it also expedites the healing by improving its medicinal
properties. The other advantage of the splint is the pressure applied on the fracture could
be altered and adjusted at will and they do not hinder the movability of the other joints.

5. Bandages
Traditional Physicians tie four knots in equal lengths around the four splints placed in
position on the fractured limb. Later a normal bandage covers it. This is renewed
everyday, allowing free mobility to the other adjacent joints.
Example: Tibial shaft fracture placed in position with wooden splints is advantages,
compared to plaster cast because of the liberation of knee and ankle with their free
movability. Splints are used instead of plaster casts. Plaster of Paris cast gets hardened by
itself. It does not warrant free mobility to the other joints. Immobilization would also
result in permanent stiffness. Further when the edema of the affected part subsided after
some time, it will not adhere to the organ of part thus creating enough space in between
the plaster and organ concerned. Using external medicinal wooden splints and bandages
could eliminate both these drawbacks. Traditional method of bandaging has no after
effects.
1. (kosa) Sheath bandage for finger and
toes;
2. (dama) Bandage for thigh tied at the hip
and knee;
3. (swastika) A cross bandage used in joints;
4. (anuvellita) Spiral bandage for
extremities;
5. (pratoli) Bandage for penis and neck;
6. (mandala) A type of circular bandage;
7. (sthagika) Sheath bandage for fingers,
toes and penis;
8. (yamaka) Bandage for two wounds
simultaneously;
9. (khatva) Four-tailed bandage for chin
and face;
10. (cina) Four-tailed bandage for eye
injuries;
11. (vibandha) Bandage employed for the
trunk;
12. (vitana) Cephaline bandage;
13. (gophana) bandage for perineal region;
14. (pancangi) Bandage with five tails;
15. (utsanga) Sling bandage.

6. The Traditional System of treatment for bone disorders which were based on practical
experience and training throughout its long period of existence vary mainly upon the
local fauna and flora with special medicinal preparations. A person who had been trained
in this system of Traditional Medicine uses his five senses in clear judgment for the
clinical conclusion and also uses his 6th sense the " Manas " (wisdom) in order to
administer the appropriate therapy. He also uses his skilled hands both in the procedure,
which leads him to the correct diagnosis and applies his spiritual ability etc. for his
treatment. Patients are content and happy with the mental and physical care provided by
the Traditional Physician.
Though Ayurveda Surgery is not practiced nowadays, the system of fracture treatment
and few others like treatment for fistula and some other Para surgical methods still exist.
Modern Culture of Health Care
Due to cultural invasion over a period of time and support of the political administrations
for allopathic medicine, In India and other Asian Countries, the overall healthcare
practice and therefore, the concept of rehabilitation has lost its holiness of treating the
individual human being as a whole. In 1980s, the concept of rehabilitation and in
particular, the physical rehabilitation is rudimentary in practice (less than a 1 %) when
compared to the developed, industrialized nations. The availability of rehabilitation
products and services are scanty that too limited to big hospitals of metro cities. Doctors
were not able to prescribe the right rehabilitation products due to non-affordability for
import of such products. The suffering patients were left to the mercy of friends and
relatives who might have rendered helping hands in sending such products from abroad
belatedly.
In 1990s, the demand for quality healthcare was growing due to healthcare policy of the
governments and upcoming of state and private healthcare facilities with advanced
studies in Medicine. A very few, small companies were there in India, restricted to local
areas supplying poorly designed rehabilitation products like soft collars, back belts and
abdominal binders. The concept of Trauma and Critical Care for injured / diseased
patients was just came up for discussions in the medical forums in New Delhi and other
major cities of India.
In the first International Conference on Trauma and Critical Care in India (1996 New
Delhi), MGRM introduced a wide range of Physical Rehabilitation of Splints and Aids,
hitherto known only in international medical books and research journals.
Dr. K.V.R. Murthy, Founder of MGRM introduced for the first time in India, the much
needed, Physical Rehabilitation Splints and Aids of International Quality to serve the
physically suffering mankind due to

7. Trauma (due to Accidents, Disasters, Incidents, Sports and Recreational Arts)
Wounds
Burns
Fractures and Dislocations
Spinal and Nerve Injuries
Disorders
Spondylosis (Osteoarthritis)
Repetitive Strain Disorders (like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Plantar Fasciitis)
Low Back Pain
Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Spasticity (Cerebral Palsy)
Road Accident due to motor vehicle collision
Blast injury caused burns

8. Finger Dislocation Finger crush injury
Knee injury Ankle fracture - dislocation
MGRM team performed an extensive research on the range of physical rehabilitation
splints and aids, their availability to medical professionals (of various school of thoughts)
for prescription to the patients and the related distribution network in India, Nepal,
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and USA.
Based on vast knowledge and experience, MGRM introduced a unique, marketing
philosophy of “Human Lifecycle Approach” in identifying the rehabilitation needs of
human beings at different age groups like Newborn, Infancy, Childhood, Adolescent,
Adult and Geriatrics.

9. MGRM believes in “Prevention is better than Cure” and feels that Post-Treatment Care is
Important for a better Rehabilitation outcome. So MGRM established the Four-Stage
Rehabilitation approach for Concept Development that lead to designing and
manufacturing of physical rehabilitation products / services.
1 Preventive Care
2 Pre-Treatment Care
3 Treatment Care
4 Post-Treatment Care
Medical professionals including Emergency physicians, Orthopaedic surgeons,
Neurosurgeons, Plastic surgeons, Burns care specialists, Physiotherapists and
occupational therapists were educated about the usage of these versatile splints and aids
through
• Sponsoring International Conferences on
Trauma and Critical Care
Orthopaedics
Neurosurgery
Sports Medicine and Physical Rehabilitation
Being conducted in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Dubai, Germany,
USA and Russia.
• Exhibiting MGRM Splints and Aids during Seminars and Conferences under the
Banners
“Bandage to Splintage”
“We Add Smile to Life”
• Sponsoring Continuing Medical Education (CME) Seminars being conducted in
Institutional Healthcare facilities (Both private and governmental)
Army Base Hospital (Delhi Cantonment)
Safdarjang Hospital, Delhi
LNJP Hospital, Delhi
Apollo Hospital, Delhi
Northern Railway Hospital, Delhi
• Direct Marketing through Sales force (80 – 90 in number) in all states of India
• Institutional Marketing for Splints and Aids in
Indian Army, Air force, Navy, Border Security Forces, Indo-Tibetan Border
Police Force, Central Reserve police Force, Indian Airlines, etc.

10. The wide range of MGRM physical rehabilitation splints and aids include
1 Cervical Collars - For emergency transport of accident victims with suspected
cervical spine injuries
Spondylosis Collar to prevent / protect Four Post Cervical Brace before / after
Neck Spine suffering pain and stiffness neck surgery
ESL Collar as preventive care for Ambulance Collar to protect injured neck
Spondylosis during emergency transport of the patient

11. 2 Wrist and Forearm splints - for fractures, dislocations and Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome
Solar splint to prevent Carpal Tunnel MRange Elbow splint for Range of Motion
Syndrome, common among computer
Professionals.
3 Back and Abdominal belts / supports - to protect the weakened spinal and
abdominal muscles
Guardian Back support to prevent CASH Orthosis to support middle spine
Low back pain

12. Lady’choice Abdominal binder to maintain
Waistline
4 Knee, Ankle and Foot Splints – for immobilization and support to the sprained /
fractured knee, ankle and foot joints
MRange Knee splint for Range of Motion Ankle support to protect the weak ankle joint

13. Foot drop splint to support ankle and foot
5 Finger Splints – for occupational injuries like cuts, crushes and pierce of fingers.
Cot splint for protecting / supporting the Baseball splint for supporting and
Injured finger Positioning injured finger

14. Stax Mallet splint for correcting finger tip dislocation
6. Conditioning splints and mobility aids for physiotherapy exercise and early
ambulation.
Weight Cuff for leg exercise Quadrupod for Balanced Mobility

15. In 2000s, the awareness about physical rehabilitation and the availability of quality
healthcare has grown in India and other Asian countries to 10 –11 %. Thanks to both
government and private corporate hospitals for their tremendous efforts in providing state
of the art healthcare facilities to the needy people of developing world.
“Search and research are the essence of mankind. The
resultant awareness leads to an individual’s physical,
psychological, social and spiritual evolution. Extensive scientific
and medical research has proved that the concept of
rehabilitation is not limited to physical rehabilitation. Ultimate
rehabilitation for the human race is one that can recognize and
simultaneously encompass all the above elements that make
an individual, a complete personality. “
Dr. K. V. R. Murthy
Founder MGRM
MGRM Medicare Limited
201-202, II Floor, Block A, Kushal Towers
Khairatabad, Hyderabad – 500 004
Andhra Pradesh. INDIA
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