Historical Methods for Treating Fractures: Pioneer Practices & Evidence

There is no evidence that pioneers used these methods:

1. Splinting:

- Immobilizing the broken bone with sticks, boards, or other rigid materials to prevent further movement and promote healing.

2. Traditional Medicine:

- Applying herbal remedies, poultices, or liniments derived from native plants with perceived healing properties.

3. Bone Setting:

- Some skilled individuals, often called "bone setters" or "healers," attempted to realign the broken bone through manipulation and sometimes traction.

4. Amputation:

- In severe cases, where the injury's damage is perceived as untreatable or highly prone to severe infection, amputation could be necessary as a life-saving measure.

Remember that medical practices in pioneer times were mostly based on traditional knowledge, intuition, and limited resources rather than scientifically established protocols.