Reduction:

The restoration, by surgical or manipulative procedures, of a part to its normal anatomic relation.


Can anyone guess what this is?

If you guessed one of my children's arms...you are correct!

If you guessed Morgan....you are correct again!

Can you see the fracture on the radius, just below his thumb?

6 minutes into his final basketball tournament of the year, having the game of his life, scoring 11 points thus far.

He breaks his arm in Lincoln City.

I heard it snap. Pat was sitting next to me and I said "He broke it. You had better get down there."

Once again, Pat was able to reduce the fracture (set it) before swelling set in and became too painful.

But unlike the other times, we had no connections at the local hospital and had to wait nearly 2 hours before we saw a D.O. for 3 minutes.

It is good to know people, especially orthopedic surgeons, whom we will see on Tuesday for a nice pretty cast.