In this video, Baijav shares a story he learned from local elders Moor and Chagdarin Tamjav, from back when he was young. The tale digs into the roots of the Geherun clan among Torghuts in Hobogsair, a time when Torghuts lived in the Volga region (Ijil Jai in Mongolian). In that time, people were scared of crossing paths with their Noyan, let alone having any beef with them. There was a person, Gehei who finds himself in a legal showdown with his Noyan. The deal is, if Gehei wins, he gets to snag one of his Noyan’s organs, but if he loses, it’s game over for Gehei. Plot twist – Gehei wins, chops off his Noyan’s ear, and gives him the boot for his missing ear. Sadly, when the senior Noyan gets wind of this peculiar case in his territory, he immediately disbanded the Geherun Sum and instructed his generals to eradicate the entire Sum – Geheruni Khüüg Gedesund, Khereen Juljagig Üürt. Nonetheless, the generals, displaying a measure of compassion, opted for exile instead of execution for the Geheruns, banishing them to the Orin Gagts Mod. Over the course of several years, these Geheruns coalesced into two distinct lineages. One lineage is that of the Geherun family, and the other is the Aga Baatar family, the younger brother of Gehei. Each of the two families possesses distinct characteristics; the Agaa family nurtures individuals who develop into robust and heroic figures, whereas the Geherun people predominantly exhibit literary inclinations. Owing to their valiant disposition, the descendants of Agaa actively engaged in wars during the westward migration, experiencing a significant reduction in numbers. Nevertheless, the heroic traits of the Agaa lineage attracted individuals from diverse backgrounds who joined this family before the major westward migration. This historical amalgamation is the reason why individuals within the Agaa lineage today can enter matrimonial unions if they trace their familial roots back a few generations. Following the return of the Torghuts to their homelands in Xinjiang, the Manchu Qing government undertook a reorganization of the Torghuts’ internal structure, dividing them into fourteen Sums and dispersing them to various locations. Consequently, Geherun individuals were readily located across the fourteen Sums in Hobogsair today. As a member of Geherun Sum, Baijav can trace his lineage through five ancestors: Öljeet, Muudai, Naljia, Taya, and Betei. The bone-setting techniques has been passed down through four generations. “I took it up several years ago when my younger brother, who had systematically studied from my father, passed away,” Baijav said in the video. He continued to share his story. During my youth, I observed my father teaching bone-setting techniques to my brother. He would often place broken sheep bones in the rumen, filled with water, and practised setting them in position through external manipulation. Intrigued by these practices, we occasionally attempted to set bones ourselves. This was my introduction to bone-setting. However, during that period, I was not particularly fond of this profession, given that my father was frequently called by patients, day or night, regardless of the season, to assist them in setting their broken bones without charge. He eventually transferred all his knowledge to his youngest son, who became a professional in the field. Unfortunately, when this son tragically passed away in a car accident several years ago, my father began teaching his daughter-in-law. Despiote seven years of training to facilitate her independent practice on this tradition, locals continue to seek my assistance for treatment, despite my perceived lack of professionalism, as her skills have not proven as convincing to people compared to the traditional knowledge inherited through the blood lineage. In1998, I commenced treating patients when a herder, having fractured his hand, sought assistance at my home upon my return from sheep grazing. Serendipitously, my father was present during this incident, offering encouragement and observing each step, subsequently verifying the results himself. Since that first trial, public encouragement has driven me towards becoming a bone-setting doctor, a path I pursued through continuous learning from books and various resources. My mission remains focused on alleviating people’s pain whenever possible. Guided by my father’s stern advice, I am committed to steering clear of the influences of money, eroticism, and alcohol, as these stands as the strictest rules in my dedication to this profession. Since entering this profession, I have addressed numerous cases of broken bones, with the most challenging aspect being the setting and treatment of femur bone fractures, particularly in the case of elderly individuals and preschool children. The former presents difficulties in healing, while the latter is challenging due to the children’s unconscious movements, making it hard to maintain the set position. Despite significant advances in modern medical technology, elderly individuals who sustain bone fractures often face exclusion from operative interventions due to underlying chronic conditions or bones with a soft nature, making surgical procedures more perilous. Consequently, individuals like Baijav, sharing the same professional background, play a crucial role in providing essential care to these patients, even though treating such cases proves to be one of Baijav’s most formidable challenges. As Baijav recounted regarding this specific treatment, he acknowledges his regret for not persuading his father to impart the expertise in setting the femur bone, for which he was renowned. Alongside the proficiency in positioning, I quietly recite the incantations passed down by my father when I am setting bones. This practice has served as both encouragement and solace for me, and patients share a similar sentiment. Reading the spells imparts a sense of assurance, as if everything is in precisely the right place. Over these years, it hasn’t had any discernible negative effect on me; however, an increasing number of people that seek my massage services have reported profound impacts afterwards. This may be attributed to the diverse array of issues people present, ranging from cold and hot conditions to perspiration, all seemingly transmitted to me through my hands and influencing my own health. Comparing my approach to traditional bone-setting with modern medical technology, I hold the view that hospitals treatments, conducted through surgery with the aid of advanced equipment, can effectively address and heal patients. In contrast, my method involves a tactile approach, relying on hands and intuition rather than visual precision. Consequently, if a patient comes to me immediately after an accident, I am confident in achieving a hundred percent success in setting their bones back in position and bind it up tightly. However, if they delay for several days, arriving with a swollen body, it becomes challenging to predict whether the bones are in the correct position. Hence, in such instances, I realign the bone and assess its condition after seven days once the swelling has subsided. Another crucial scenario we strive to avoid involves treating patients who have previously consulted other bone-setting practitioners. Patients sometimes tend to seek the opinions of multiple doctors after sustaining a bone injury, leading to increased swelling, and eventually leaving them with no option but to undergo surgery in a hospital. Each bone doctor has unique considerations in their approach, known only to themselves. Therefore, if patients are treated by different doctors, inconsistencies may arise during the treatment, potentially resulting in the need for surgery or healing in slightly different positions.