Long bone fractures treated by traditional bonesetters: a study of patients' behaviour

This is a study of 295 patients (23.1% of 1278 patients with long bone fractures) who had visited the traditional bonesetter (TBS). The initial idea of visiting TBS was mooted by an external person in 75% of cases, whereas to discharge from TBS was usually the patient's idea. The reasons for a...

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Published in:Tropical doctor 2005-04, Vol.35 (2), p.106-106
Main Author: SOLAGBERU, Babatunde A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Attitude to Health
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Fractures, Bone - therapy
General aspects
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Medicine, African Traditional
Middle Aged
Nigeria
Prospective Studies
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Summary:This is a study of 295 patients (23.1% of 1278 patients with long bone fractures) who had visited the traditional bonesetter (TBS). The initial idea of visiting TBS was mooted by an external person in 75% of cases, whereas to discharge from TBS was usually the patient's idea. The reasons for a patient to opt for a TBS are explored.
ISSN:0049-4755
1758-1133
DOI:10.1258/0049475054036797