Question

What is an open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF)?

What would be your priority assessment?

How would this impact their daily living?

List some focus points for patient teaching.

List 5 things for each patient that you would want to know in the morning report.

Answer 1

Ans:- 1.

Open reduction with internal fixation:- Open reduction with internal fixation means visualization of a fracture through an incision in the skin , and internal fixation with internal device or hardware to fix or stabilise bone into a specific position or alignment with the help of plates , screws, rods, pins and prosthesis as needed that will allow bone healing.