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The prevention of traditional bone setter's gangrene
1Arba Minch Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Abstract:
A two-year retrospective survey in southern Ethiopia revealed that 49 amputations had been performed, 25 of which were for gangrene following tight splintage applied by traditional bone setters. The aim of this study was to determine if it was possible to reduce this incidence of gangrene by offering one-day instructional courses to bone setters. In ten separate one-day courses 112 tradition healers attended. In addition, two-day courses were given to local health assistants, who also received written instructions for the safe care of fractures. A two-year prospective study revealed a marked reduction in amputations, from 49 to 25, with only seven rather than 25 being required for gangrene. We found that it is possible to educate traditional healers so that fewer gangrenous limbs require to be amputated.
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