open reduction
[/ˈoʊpən rɪˈdʌkʃən/]
nounpl: open reductions
redução aberta
1. A surgical procedure in which an incision is made to directly visualize and realign fractured or dislocated bones
The orthopedic surgeon performed an open reduction to properly align the fractured femur.
O cirurgião ortopédico realizou uma redução aberta para alinhar adequadamente o fêmur fraturado.
2. Surgical correction of a fracture or dislocation under direct visualization, often followed by internal fixation
Open reduction was necessary because the closed reduction attempt had failed.
A redução aberta foi necessária porque a tentativa de redução fechada havia falhado.
This is specialized medical terminology used primarily in orthopedic surgery contexts in both Brazil and the United States. The term 'redução aberta' is the standard Portuguese translation used in medical schools, hospitals, and surgical settings across the Portuguese-speaking world.
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