One major challenge in orthopaedic practice is the complications that may arise from traditional bone-setting methods among trauma patients. Many pediatric patients who experience trauma often visit local bone setters for repeated massages before eventually going to a hospital when complications arise. By this point, it may be too late to save limbs, forcing doctors, in many instances, to amputate to preserve the patients’ lives. This may result in permanent disability and impairment. EBR’s Dr Brook Genene examines how these traditional treatment methods can cause more harm than good in many cases. He explores potential solutions.