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Manipulation, Orthopedic MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Manipulation, Orthopedic
Tree Number(s)
E02.718.625
E02.779.867.433
E02.831.535.867.433
Unique ID
D008349
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008349
Scope Note
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)
Entry Term(s)
Orthopedic Manipulation
See Also
Chiropractic
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2016/05/31
Manipulation, Orthopedic Preferred
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