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Reduction is a surgical procedure to repair fractures and dislocations by realigning broken bones. It can be done openly by exposing the bone fragments surgically, or closed by manipulating fragments without surgery. Reduction is followed by immobilizing the bones with casts, plates, or other implants until healing. Common types of casts include short arm, long arm, leg, and hip spica casts applied to different areas of the body. Nursing care focuses on preparing patients for casts, assisting with applicati

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Trisha Marie Jimenez

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