non-surgical reduction
[/nɑn ˈsɜrdʒɪkəl rɪˈdʌkʃən/]
nounpl: non-surgical reductions
redução não-cirúrgica
1. A medical procedure to restore a displaced or fractured bone to its normal anatomical position without surgical intervention
The orthopedic doctor performed a non-surgical reduction of the patient's dislocated shoulder.
O médico ortopédico realizou uma redução não-cirúrgica do ombro deslocado do paciente.
2. A conservative treatment approach using manual manipulation, traction, or other non-invasive techniques to realign fractured or dislocated body parts
Non-surgical reduction is often the first treatment option for simple fractures.
A redução não-cirúrgica é frequentemente a primeira opção de tratamento para fraturas simples.
3. In medical practice, the process of restoring normal anatomical alignment without making incisions or using surgical instruments
After the non-surgical reduction, the arm was immobilized in a cast.
Após a redução não-cirúrgica, o braço foi imobilizado em uma tala.
Non-surgical reduction is a standard orthopedic procedure widely practiced in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazilian healthcare, it is preferred when possible to minimize patient trauma and costs. The term is commonly used in medical schools, hospitals, and emergency departments across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
closed reduction without anesthesia
reduction and immobilization
first-line non-surgical reduction
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