Case study: The Traditional Management of Elbow Joint Dislocation

Abstract

Sri Lanka practice the well-established traditional medicine system. Among these, Murivu nerivu (Fracture and dislocation) is esteemed external therapy practicing by the traditional bone healers in Sri Lanka. This case study carried out in the Koddai kallar, Batticaloa district, Sri Lanka. Every day about 90% of the fresh bone fracture and dislocation and 10% of cases those who are failure from the western hospital are treated by healer. aim of the study is carried out to reveal the diagnosis, management method and medicine which are used to cure the murivu nerivu. Patient was selected who had acute elbow dislocation, the observation up to 41 days. The management plan started with application of herbal paste. Naivezhai (Cleome viscosa) plant is used as an antimicrobial and bone remodeling agent. Then applied the Pattu (Medicinal paste) and oil that also contain bone healing property. From this study able to understand the reunion of the dislocation without any deformity and also people widely accept the healers due to the low cost. The clinic is run by Mr. S. Rajendren (3rd generation of the family) who is gained the knowledge and experience through his forefathers.