Definition of "nonoperative" [nonoperative]

• Not using a medical operation; not requiring surgery (adjective)

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• "Operative vs. nonoperative treatment of medial epicondyle fractures"
• "Operative vs. nonoperative management of clavicle fractures"
• "In a recent review in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers noted that patients and doctors struggle with when to stop nonoperative treatment in favor of surgery, but that repairing a tear earlier rather than later may result in better patient outcomes, earlier return to work and lower costs."