What is the definition or description of: closed reduction?

Casting: Closed reduction is the term given to realigning bones. At times, our extremeties may come out of the sockets or break altoghether. Closed reduction is the process of manipulating the extremeties to attempt to realign them to the anatomically normal configuration. It is called closed reduction because there is no cutting or surgery involved (which would be an open reduction).

Closed alignment: To do a closed reduction means to approximate a fracture or dislocation without the need for an incision or open approach. Typically this is accomplished with pressure over the area and allows one to "pop" the bones or cartilage back into proper alignment. Following reduction, immobilization is requires to keep it stable and is accomplished with a split or cast.