Abstract

This inquiry contributes a significant component to the studies, discourses and literature on the current traditional orthopedics practices. While employing a systematic theoretical frame work to rationalize its diagnosis of the concept, experiences, procedures and results of traditional orthopedics, it uses data collected from interviews, panel discussions and watchfulness to regurgitate the voices as well experiences of the traditional bone settlers, that is, both women and men in the society. Nowadays most of bony injuries in our society prefer to be treated by traditional bone setters and it has proved to be surest means to join fracture. Findings revealed that, all the clients responded that they were satisfied with the traditional bone-setter who treated them. Also, the study conform that traditional bonesetters are well patronized and are relevant in the treatment of fractures. Moreover, the study recommends maximum support from governments in the training as well establishment of traditional bone-setters centers or clinic in Tanzania. Integration of traditional medicines including traditional bone-setting with modern medicine should be encouraged in community.

Keywords: Traditional medicine, Healers, Traditional bone setters, Fracture treatment, Allopathic medicine