nonoperative
- adjective
- /ˌnɒnˈɒpərətɪv/
- Specialized
:
no operatorio
- Many cases of joint pain can be effectively managed through nonoperative methods like physical therapy and rest.
- nonoperative treatment
Examples
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The initial therapy for atraumatic instability should be nonoperative.
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Nonoperative treatment consists of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), icing, immobilization for a period of time, followed by a rehabilitation program.
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These feet are the most difficult to manage because they are stiff and do not respond as well to nonoperative treatment.
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These natural history studies included varied and random nonoperative treatments.
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In an attempt to reduce rates of recurrence, methods of nonoperative treatment have been studied.
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Only after failure of exhaustive nonoperative treatment is surgical intervention possibly necessary.
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Despite these findings, practitioners continue to recommend nonoperative care for the patient with traumatic instability.
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Most nonarticular distal radial fractures can be treated successfully with nonoperative treatment.
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Nonoperative treatment of chondral lesions is usually reserved for incidental asymptomatic defects (Freedman et al., 2004).
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Despite potential shortening of the metacarpal, a nonoperative approach preserves the integrity of the intrinsic muscles of the hand, thereby benefiting functional recovery while also avoiding the aforementioned consequences and costs of surgery.
Academic text (2015)
Synonyms
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5.5
Not working or not having any effect
4
4.2
A medical test or treatment that does not cut the skin and does not enter the body
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4.4
Not working or broken
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3.9
A treatment done without an operation on the body
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4.6
Not working or currently not in use
Not operating or being used
Not working now or not part of the main business activities
Not useful for everyday tasks
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Etymology
Nonoperative starts with non- meaning 'not' and the rest is operative, from operate meaning 'to work' or 'to do a medical operation'. So nonoperative can mean 'not working' or 'not involving surgery'.