Treatments

Fracture surgery, also known as open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), is a procedure performed to treat severe bone fractures that cannot heal correctly with non-surgical methods such as casting or splinting. The surgery involves repositioning the broken bone fragments (reduction) and securing them with medical hardware like plates, screws, rods, or pins (internal fixation). This procedure helps restore the bone's alignment and stability, promoting proper healing and functionality.

Indications

• Complex fractures with misalignment.
• Open fractures where the bone pierces the skin.
• Fractures that do not heal with conservative treatment.

Types

• Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF): For precise alignment and stability.
• External Fixation: A temporary structure outside the body to stabilize the fracture.
• Intramedullary Nailing: Rods placed inside the bone's marrow canal, commonly used for long bones like the femur or tibia.