Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Orthopedic Manipulation

The planned and carefully managed manual movement of the musculoskeletal system, extremities, and spine to produce increased motion. The term is sometimes used to denote a precise sequence of movements of a joint to determine the presence of disease or to reduce a dislocation. In the case of fractures, orthopedic manipulation can produce better position and alignment of the fracture. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p264)

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The planned and carefully managed manual movement of the musculoskeletal system, extremities, and spine to produce increased motion. The term is sometimes used to denote a precise sequence of movements of a joint to determine the presence of disease or to reduce a dislocation. In the case of fractures, orthopedic manipulation can produce better position and alignment of the fracture. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p264)

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  • Manipulation, Orthopedic

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E02w.718.625
  2. E02w.779.867.433
  3. E02w.831.535.867.433

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Orthopedic Manipulation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008349. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008349
  2. Orthopedic Manipulation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72258517