Integrating Traditional Bone-Setting and Orthopaedic Medicine Practices in the Management of Fractures in Nigeria: Community-Based Rehabilitation Model in Perspective.

Despite the documented advancements in orthodox medicine, traditional bonesetters (TBS) continue to be well patronised for the management of musculoskeletal injuries in low- and middle-income countries such as Nigeria. However, the practice of traditional bone-setting is often marred by the lack of...

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Published in:Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development Vol. 33; no. 2; pp. 129 - 142
Main Authors: Iyor, Fidelis Terhemen, Bello, Ajediran Idowu
Format: pictorial review tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal Summer2022
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