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Offline Joy

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ORIF
« on: October 02, 2004, 05:39:41 PM »
What does ORIF stand for?  It's used in relation to fractured kneecaps.
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Offline Nettan

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Re: ORIF
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2004, 06:29:12 PM »
ORIF means Open reduction and internal fixation.

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Re: ORIF
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2004, 06:30:38 PM »
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Re: ORIF
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2009, 03:26:36 AM »
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) is a medical procedure. Open reduction refers to open surgery to set bones, as is necessary for some fractures. Internal fixation refers to fixation of screws and/or plates to enable or facilitate healing. Rigid fixation prevents micromotion across lines of fracture to enable healing and prevent infection. Some surgeons use titanium bone plates, screws, and intramedullar nails to rigidly fix fractures.  -- Wikipedia

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11-11 Staples out, CPM 3 wks
12-3 PT 3x wk, NWB
2-1-09 FWB & lt weights, walking in pool
2-4 OS good
2-6 PT cane or 1 crutch
2-6 pain ankle
2-16 work part time
2-24 No cane, brace only
3-4 OS all good
4-16 OS stopped PT
5-28 OS full work duty
Next appt Nov