Joint Reduction

Bone, Muscle, & Joint

Office-Based Procedures

Contributed byKasturi Sarkar+1 moreJun 15, 2022

What is Joint Reduction?

Joint Reduction is a clinical procedure in which dislocated or broken bones are brought back into the normal anatomical position.

A Joint Reduction may occur spontaneously. In such cases, the joint simply “pops back into place”
Joint Reductions are typically performed in the emergency department following an injury. Most, if not all dislocations, will require Joint Reduction, unless the dislocation spontaneously resolves itself
Joint Reduction is done following an X-ray exam. Healthcare professionals will manually move the individual’s joint back into the appropriate anatomical location
The procedure is often a very painful process, and hence, it may be done under sedation or anesthesia

Following a Joint Reduction, the injured area is held together by a splint or bandage. Some individuals may require physiotherapy to further strengthen the injured area.

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Krish Tangella MD, MBA

Pathology, Medical Editorial Board, DoveMed Team

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Kasturi Sarkar

Senior Editorial Staff

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