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A simple fracture in which the bone does not penetrate the skin.
Closed reduction
what is a closed reduction
fracture
Closed reduction is the term used to describe the attempted reduction or restoration of a fracture or dislocation with the application of manually applied force, without the need for surgery or incision.
Closed reduction is the medical term meaning aligning broken bones without surgery.
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.
Closed reduction
Open
The medical term is "closed reduction." This procedure involves aligning the broken ends of a fracture without the need for surgery. It is typically done manually or with traction.
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.
Manipulation or closed reduction is the procedure of realignment of the bone involved in a fracture or joint dislocation. It differs from open reduction in that the skin is not broken to realign the bone.