Fracture Reduction Types - Open/Closed

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Fraction Reduction
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Fracture Reduction Types - Open/Closed
  1. Definition: A surgical procedure to restore a fracture or dislocation to the correct alignment.
    1. CLOSED REDUCTION
      1. Nonsurgical realignment of bone fragments, usually under local or general anesthesia.
      2. OPEN REDUCTION
        1. Pins, plates, rods, and screws are surgically inserted to realign the bone fragments.
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