Closed Reduction of Pediatric Fractures: When and Why It Matters . Fracture treatment in children can differ significantly from adults. Children’s bones have an amazing ability to heal/remodel, making closed reduction, a non-surgical technique to realign broken bones, particularly effective. When a child suffers a displaced fracture, #orthopedic specialists assess whether the fracture can be treated through closed reduction vs. surgery. #ClosedReduction procedures involve manipulating the bone f