When a fracture is repaired surgically,it is called _____.
A) open reduction
B) closed reduction
C) traction

Question

When a fracture is repaired surgically,it is called _____.​
A) ​open reduction
B) ​closed reduction
C) ​traction

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Open reduction is a surgical procedure where the fracture is reduced (realigned) and fixed with the help of screws, rods or pins. This is done through an incision made on the skin. Closed reduction, on the other hand, is a non-surgical procedure where the fracture is set without any incisions. Traction is a non-surgical method used to align and stabilize bone fractures by applying a pulling force on the affected limb using weights and pulleys. Therefore, the best choice in this case is A) Open reduction.

When a Fracture Is Repaired Surgically,it Is Called _____