Manipulation, Orthopedic

**Definition:** 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)

**Tree numbers:** - E02.718.625 - E02.779.867.433 - E02.831.535.867.433

**Synonyms:** - Orthopedic Manipulation