Repositioning (medicine)

A repositioning ( Latin repositio ) is the return to an (approximately) normal position or normal position. The (transitive) verb is to reposition (something) .

The term is used in medicine for the following clinical pictures:

Reduction of dislocated joints

(see dislocation )

Reduction of fractures

This is understood to be the setting up of bone fractures , in which the fracture fragments are not in the correct position (but rather dislocated ). A distinction is made between:

• the closed reduction , in which the misalignment of the bone is corrected by pushing and pulling without surgery and
• the open reduction , in which the deformity is eliminated in the context of an operation. The position is often done using screws, plates, wires and the like. a. fixed (see also: osteosynthesis ).

Reduction of hernias

This is understood to mean pushing back in the case of pinched ( incarcerated ) hernias , e.g. B. the inguinal hernia ( inguinal hernia ). This procedure is usually only a first aid. In the case of fractures that tend to become trapped, there is usually an indication for surgical treatment in order to avoid further consequences.

Incident repositioning

In an incident ( prolapse ) of z. B. Hemorrhoids , rectum , vagina or other organs, a reduction may be necessary. Often this will only be temporary and surgical treatment will be necessary.

This article is about a health issue. It is not used for self-diagnosis and does not replace a diagnosis by a doctor. Please note the information on health issues !