Manipulation,Orthopedic

《英文msh詞典》Manipulation,Orthopedic
[主題詞] Manipulation,Orthopedic
[同義詞] Orthopedic Manipulation
[中文釋義] 手法,骨科
[英文釋義] 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)