Fracture Fixation (ORIF) in Tamil Nadu
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) is surgery to realign fractured bones and hold them in place using metal plates, screws, rods, or pins. Used for com…
Sponsored
🩺
Health Conditions A–Z
LabDekho500+ Diseases & Conditions Explained
Understand symptoms, causes, treatment options and prevention for hundreds of conditions — written for patients, reviewed for accuracy.
4.7 · 2M+ reads reviews
Types of Fracture Fixation (ORIF)
Fixation can use plates and screws to hold bone fragments in precise alignment, intramedullary nailing where a rod is inserted through the bone's marrow canal for long bone fractures, or external fixation with pins connected to an external frame, often used temporarily in severe open fractures. The choice depends on the fracture location, pattern, and the patient's overall condition.