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Indigenous Knowledge and the Art of Bone-Setting: The Case of Tauma in Bodinga LGA, Sokoto State, Nigeria

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/EASJOP.2020.v02i01.002
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The art of treating injuries has been practiced since time immemorial. Traditional-bone setting has been widely practiced in many countries of the world despite its challenges when compared with orthodox practice. This study examines the practice and why people patronize Tauma Traditional Bone Centre in Bodinga local Government Area. A total of 52 patients were purposely selected for interviews using close and open ended questions, and key formant interview was conducted with the leader of the Centre. The data collected were subjected to simple descriptive statistics specifically frequency analysis. The findings indicated that 87% of respondents were males who patronize the Centre and major reason because of the low cost of the services rendered, other rationale are cultural belief and quick accessibility. The study revealed that about 52% of patients have cases of fracture or dislocation on their legs. Further analysis shows that about 81% of the patients received their treatment by means of supplication. The study concluded that Tauma traditional bone has contributed tremendously in treating many orthopedic cases. Therefore, government at all level should provide basic and necessary facilities to the Centre so as to continue offering the service to the communities.

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