Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Surgery
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WEBDefinition. An open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) puts pieces of a broken bone into place using surgery. Screws, plates, sutures, or rods are used to hold the broken bone together. Reasons for Procedure. An ORIF is often done as an emergency procedure when a broken bone is in many pieces. It is done to allow the bones to heal together.
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