Research on traditional bone-setting treatment for surgical neck fractures of the humerus
- VernacularTitle:Бугалга ясны хугарлын үеийн мөрний үйл ажиллагаанд уламжлалт ясны бариа засал эмчилгээний үр нөлөө
- Author:
Bolortulga Z
1
;
Jin Ai Hua
1
;
2
;
Ba Hu Shan
2
;
Ta Na
2
;
Wu Da Mu
2
;
Bao Tu Ya
3
;
Oyuntsetseg N
1
;
Zandi N
1
;
Si Qin
2
;
Tsend-Ayush D
1
Author Information
1. Department of Traditional Therapy, International School of Mongolian Medicine, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Mongolia
2. Inner Mongolia International Mongolian Medicine Hospital, China
3. Inner Mongolia, Medical University, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Traditional Mongolian medicine;
Bonesetting;
Open surgery;
Constant–Murley score;
Oxford Shoulder Score
- From:
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences
2026;93(3):178-184
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Background:Mongolian traditional bone-setting is a non-surgical treatment method for fractures; however, there is a lack of evidencebased research evaluating its effectiveness, which forms the basis of our study.
Aim:To study the therapeutic efficacy of traditional bonesetting treatment for surgical neck fractures of the humerus.
Materials and Methods:From June 2023 to June 2025, 120 patients diagnosed with surgical neck fractures of the humerus and treated at the Inner Mongolia International Mongolian Hospital were randomly divided into a traditional bone-setting group (n=64) and a surgical treatment group (n=56). Shoulder and upper limb function were evaluated at 1, 3, and 6 months after treatment using the Constant–Murley score, Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS), and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain.
Result:A total of 120 patients with surgical neck fractures of the humerus were divided into two groups, with no significant differences in the baseline characteristics (p>0.05).In the traditional bone-setting group, pain (VAS) decreased more rapidly at 1–3 months (p<0.01), while activities of daily living and functional outcomes improved significantly at 3–6 months (p<0.01). At 6 months, shoulder function (Constant–Murley score) was significantly improved (p=0.049).In contrast, the surgical group showed faster recovery in joint range of motion and muscle strength in the early stage; however, by 6 months, the outcomes between the two groups were comparable.
Conclusion:In the treatment of surgical neck fractures of the humerus, no significant difference was observed between traditional bone-setting and surgical treatment in terms of shoulder range of motion and muscle strength recovery. However, the advantages of traditional bone-setting lie in its ability to relieve pain more rapidly, promote faster functional recovery, improve activities of daily living, and achieve better long-term outcomes than modern bone-setting. Therefore, traditional bone setting is a safe and effective treatment method that aligns with modern theories of bone healing and rehabilitation principles and holds significant value for wider clinical application and further research in the management of surgical neck fractures of the humerus.
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