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A "reduction" in medical terms means aligning the parts of a fractured bone. In open reduction, the alignment is done during surgery, while a closed reduction is done without surgery.
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When coding the procedure open reduction of closed radial fracture which is the main term?
Open
What does the medical abbreviation ORIF mean?
Open Reduction Internal FixationORIF is an acronym which stands for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation.
How long is surgery for open and closed reduction of bilateral fracture of jaw?
an hour
What word is the main term in open reduction of closed radial fracture?
fracture
What are the types closed reduction of fractured bones?
Open reduction means there is an incision made and the bones are lined up visually and usually also using x-rays or fluorscopy. Closed reduction is done without an incision and with the aid of x-ray or fluoroscopy. Open reduction usually requires instrumentation such as wires, screws, or implants.
What term can be used to refer to the remote access of a fracture site?
Combination of open and percutaneous
Will the hospitals and medical centres be closed on 26th January 2012?
Of course not medical centers are open all the time
What are open and closed reduction of fractures?
Open reduction of fracture involves making an incision in the skin and putting the fracture bones together and stabilizing with screws or plates or rod... Closed reduction means that no incision made the fracture is manipulated under a type of x- ray machine called fluoroscopy.
What is the medical term meaning open reduction plus internal fixation?
It's a surgical procedure to line up broken bones and use hardware to keep them aligned properly for optimal healing.
Show me open and closed syllables?
"Show" is open, "and" is closed. O- is open, -pen is closed. "Closed" is closed.
Where can I take an online medical terminology course?
One can study medical sciences online on websites like eLearners, Med Students Online, Excite, Open University and Medical Careers NHS. One can also choose another search.
Is refill open or closed syllable?
One open, one closed.
