closed reduction
[kloʊzd rɪˈdʌkʃən]
nounpl: closed reductions
redução fechada
1. A surgical technique in orthopedics where a fractured or dislocated bone is realigned to its normal position without making an incision through the skin
The orthopedic surgeon performed a closed reduction of the patient's fractured arm without requiring open surgery.
O cirurgião ortopédico realizou uma redução fechada do braço fraturado do paciente sem necessidade de cirurgia aberta.
2. A non-surgical method of treating bone fractures or dislocations using manipulation and external immobilization
After the closed reduction procedure, the patient's wrist was immobilized in a cast for six weeks.
Após o procedimento de redução fechada, o punho do paciente foi imobilizado em um gesso por seis semanas.
Closed reduction is a fundamental orthopedic procedure in both Brazilian and American medical practice. It is the preferred initial treatment for many fractures and dislocations as it avoids surgical risks and complications associated with open procedures. In Brazil, this procedure is commonly performed in emergency departments and orthopedic clinics, and the term 'redução fechada' is universally understood in medical contexts.
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