manoeuvre
131Kocher manoeuvre — a method for reduction of an anteriorly dislocated shoulder by manipulation. Longitudinal traction is applied to the elbow, pulling down the shoulder, then the forearm, bent at the elbow, is externally rotated to 90° [T. Kocher (1841–1917), Swiss …
132Løvset's manoeuvre — rotation of the trunk of the fetus during a breech birth to facilitate delivery of the arms and the shoulders. This procedure is used when the fetal arms are extended due to previous inappropriate traction. [Løvset (20th century), Norwegian… …
