Open reduction-internal fixation

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An open reduction-internal fixation, commonly abbreviated to ORIF, refers to the orthopaedic operative management of a fracture (or fracture-dislocation complex) where reduction requires surgical (hence open) approach and internal fixation is applied.

Internal fixation may be in the form of:

screws
intramedullary nail
plates and screws
K-wires
tension band wiring
pins

cords (eg TightRope^®)

+<li>cords (eg TightRope®)
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