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closed reduction

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reduction /re·duc·tion/ (-shun)
1. the correction of a fracture, luxation, or hernia.
2. the addition of hydrogen to a substance, or more generally, the gain of electrons.

closed reduction  the manipulative reduction of a fracture without incision.
open reduction  reduction of a fracture after incision into the fracture site.

closed reduction
n.
Reduction of a fractured bone by manipulation without incision into the skin.

reduction
1. the correction of a fracture, luxation or hernia.
2. the addition of hydrogen to a substance, or more generally, the gain of electrons; the opposite of oxidation.

angle of reduction
in the Ortolani maneuver, the point at which the femoral head returns to the acetabulum.
closed reduction
the manipulative reduction of a fracture without incision.
reduction forceps
bone holding forceps used to hold fracture fragments in position during surgery.
open reduction
reduction of a fracture after incision into the fracture site.


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Information on elective joint arthroplasty procedures is also missing, although the procedures to treat a displaced femoral neck fracture with hemiarthoplasty and to perform a closed reduction of a total hip dislocation are both included.
Nevertheless, studies of therapeutic results following closed reduction of nasal fractures are rare.
The remainder (n= 17) underwent closed reduction, with the majority (n= 16) in the less severe fracture group.
 
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