How BOSAD began
Research, safer care and collaboration
This short film shows how BOSAD began, what its first study focused on, and the awareness, training and collaboration activities that followed the research.
Healthy bones.
Safe care.
Lifelong mobility.
Find practical guidance for protecting bone health, responding safely to injury, and supporting recovery, alongside BOSAD’s research and evidence from Ethiopia.
Research and education support every stage—from prevention and injury care to recovery and mobility.
Research & EvidenceEducation & Health Improvement
PRACTICAL HEALTH INFORMATION
Start here
Find practical information on bone health, care after an injury and recovery.
BONE HEALTH & PREVENTION
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Keeping bones healthy
Practical information on everyday habits that support bone health, including movement and nutrition.
Read this guide INJURY & FRACTURE CAREAfter an injury: assessment, care and follow-up
Practical information on assessment, care options and follow-up after an injury.
Read this guide RECOVERY & DAILY LIFERecovering after a fracture
Practical information on recovery, follow-up care and returning to everyday activities after a fracture.
Read this guideWATCH FROM BOSAD
BOSAD videos
Watch videos about BOSAD’s work, conversations with experts, and professional training.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING10 TRAINING VIDEOS
Casting and splinting techniques
Practical video training for doctors, other health professionals and trainees.
View the training videosEVIDENCE FROM ETHIOPIA
BOSAD’s research foundation
BOSAD began with the Bone Setting Associated Disability Study, which examined injuries and disability associated with traditional bone setting in Ethiopia. Today, BOSAD’s work has expanded to include bone health, injury care, recovery and disability prevention.
FOUNDING STUDY · ETHIOPIA
Bone Setting Associated Disability Study
Examined complications and disability associated with traditional bone setting in Ethiopia and established BOSAD’s early research base.
View the studyRELATED PUBLICATION
Risk Factors for Amputation and Prolonged Hospitalization Among Children Who Received Traditional Bonesetting in Ethiopia
Examines factors associated with amputation and prolonged hospital stay among children treated after traditional bonesetting.
View the publicationLATEST FROM BOSAD
News, research and activities
Recent research, projects, partnerships, resources and activities from across BOSAD.
INSTITUTIONS CONNECTED TO BOSAD’S WORK
BOSAD’s research and activities have involved institutions and organizations across health, research and education.
- EPHA — Ethiopian Public Health Association
WORK WITH BOSAD
Build the next phase with BOSAD
BOSAD works with clinicians, researchers, institutions, educators and community organizations to strengthen research, education and better bone-health care in Ethiopia.
If your work connects with these goals, we welcome opportunities to collaborate.