noun
- people who treat broken or dislocated bones without formal medical training, typically using traditional methods
Usage: traditional medicine; historical
Examples
- The village bonesetters were known for their skill in treating fractures.
- Traditional bonesetters often used herbal remedies alongside their bone manipulation techniques.
- Many people in rural areas still consult bonesetters for joint problems.
- The bonesetters passed down their knowledge through generations of apprenticeship.
- Modern medicine has largely replaced the role of traditional bonesetters.
- Some bonesetters combined their practice with other forms of folk healing.