Reduction (orthopedic surgery)

Under a reduction (Latin repositioning ) is meant returning to an ( approximate ) normal position or normal position. The ( transitive ) verb is ( some) reducible.

Used the term in medicine with the following syndromes is:

• Closed reduction, in which the deformity of the bone by pushing and pulling without surgery is corrected and
• Open reduction, in which the deformity is removed during surgery. The position is often fixed by means of screws, plates, wires and Others ( see: osteosynthesis ).

• Therapeutic procedures in surgery
• Operative treatment procedures