From hampi-tullus to bone doctors and traumatologists, magical and empirical evidence : a correlational study
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https://doi.org/10.35563/rmp.v12i2.557Abstract
Objective: Objectively demonstrate, with scientific evidence, the empirical and magical practice of Orthopedics and Traumatology in Ancient Peru. Material and method: Some museums of Peru were visited. Intentional non-random sampling was carried out. Images and photos of pre-Columbian Mochicas huacos, iconographies of chroniclers and x-rays of mummies from the Paracas and Nazca cultures were collected. Results: Evidence was obtained that the ancient Peruvians did treat fractures with closed reduction, when practicing the respective immobilizations, they used orthotics (for example crutches, prostheses); and they knew chronic diseases such as osteitis, periostitis or osteomyelitis. In addition to amputations of upper and lower limbs (Moche, Wari). Conclusions: There is scientific evidence that ancient Peruvians empirically used Orthopedics and Traumatology procedures.
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