MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -During an open reduction, orthopedic surgeons reposition the pieces of your fractured bone surgically so that your bones are back in their proper alignment. In a closed reduction, a doctor physically moves the bones back into place without surgically exposing the bone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Closed reduction is a procedure to set (reduce) a broken bone without cutting the skin open. The broken bone is put back in place, which allows it to grow back together in better alignment. It works best when it is done as soon as possible after the bone breaks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Open reduction surgery with pelvic and/or femoral osteotomy This type of repair holds the ligaments together with strong internal sutures but the bones need to be re-shaped so smooth pins or metal plates and screws are used to hold the bones in position while they heal into their new shape.

Detailed explanation-4: -Definition. An open fracture reduction puts pieces of a broken bone into place using surgery. Screws and a plate or external support frame may be needed to hold the pieces in place.