UNANI SURGICAL WISDOM IN KHIYATAT (SUTURING) AND WOUND CARE: BRIDGING HISTORICAL PRINCIPLES WITH MODERN PRACTICE
Dr. Areeba Naaz*, Dr. Kashif Rais, Prof. Abdul Quavi, Dr. Rakhshinda Baig, Dr. Danish Akhtar
ABSTRACT
Healing of wounds was a matter of concern for all including ancient Chinese, Korean, Egyptian and African physician. Throughout history, a wide range of methods—both basic and advanced have been used to promote healing in acute wounds and to address the challenges of chronic wounds. As medicine transitioned from spiritual traditions to scientific understanding, the evaluation of treatment outcomes became increasingly important. This review examines these developments through the lens of Unani surgical wisdom in suturing, highlighting how earlier concepts continue to influence and support modern surgical practice.
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