TRADITIONAL BONESETTERS A CURSE TO ORTHOPAEDICS.

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR:
Dr. L. Abhishek,
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon,
Cure and Care Clinic,
#13-2-392-4,
Near RTC Bus Stand,
Ananthapuramu-515001
E-mail: abheeshake_atp@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES: This study is to prove the morbidity and sufferings of the patients who underwent treatment by traditional bone setters and to enlighten the complications that arise from the treatments by local bone setters and hence the need of Health Education to the Public. METHODS: This is a prospective study of 30 cases with different Orthopaedic problems, treated by traditional bone setters, who presented to us with various complications for a period of 6 months i.e., from 1^st January 2015 to 31^st July 2015. CONCLUSION: Because of blind belief and negligence, patients are becoming disabled even for a small injury^3,4. Morbidity and Sufferings of the patients can be decreased by proper education of the patients and creating awareness regarding Modern Orthopaedic Facilities.

KEYWORDS: Malunion, non-union, myositis ossifications, Volkman Ischaemic contracture.