Management of dead limb following traditional practices in Indonesia: A case report
This case is reported to highlight the risks associated with traditional bone-setting practices and the inherent dangers they pose. Individuals misled by misconceptions should be educated through public awareness campaigns. Additionally, governmental legislation should be enacted to integrate traditional bone-setting practices with modern orthopedic care services.
Authors
- C Tirta
- I D Winanto
Institutions
- Universitas Sumatera Utara (ID)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-08-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110215
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00