open reduction

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.

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closed reduction  the manipulative reduction of a fracture without incision.

open reduction  reduction of a fracture after incision into the fracture site.

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open reduction

n.

Reduction of a fractured bone by manipulation after incision into skin and muscle over the site of the fracture.

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open reduction

Etymology: AS, open + L, reducere, to lead back

a surgical procedure for reducing a fracture or dislocation by exposing the skeletal parts involved.

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reduction [re-duk´shun]

1. a lessening or diminishing.

2. the correction of a fracture, dislocation, or hernia.

3. the addition of hydrogen to a substance, or more generally, the gain of electrons; the opposite of oxidation.

Reduction of a fractured bone. A gradual pull is exerted on the distal (lower) fragment of the bone until it is in alignment with the proximal fragment.

anxiety reduction in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as minimizing apprehension, dread, foreboding, or uneasiness related to an unidentified source of anticipated danger. See also anxiety.

bleeding reduction in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as the limitation of loss of blood volume during an episode of bleeding.

bleeding reduction: antepartum uterus in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as limitation of the amount of blood loss from the pregnant uterus during the third trimester of pregnancy.

bleeding reduction: gastrointestinal in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as limitation of the amount of blood loss from the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract and related complications.

bleeding reduction: nasal in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as the limitation of blood loss from the nasal cavity. See also epistaxis.

bleeding reduction: postpartum uterus in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as the limitation of blood loss from the postpartum uterus.

bleeding reduction: wound in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as the limitation of the blood loss from a wound that may be a result of trauma, incisions, or placement of a tube or catheter.

closed reduction the manipulative reduction of a fracture or dislocation without incision.

flatulence reduction in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as the prevention of flatus formation and facilitation of the passage of excessive gas. See also flatulence.

open reduction reduction of a fracture or dislocation after incision into the fracture site.

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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.

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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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open reduction

Orthopedics The reduction of a fracture by direct visualization after surgical exposure. Cf Closed reduction.