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Implant that has been used for fixation of a broken wrist. Closed reduction internal fixation (CRIF) is reduction without any open surgery, followed by internal fixation. It appears to be an acceptable alternative in unstable distressed lateral condylar fractures of the humerus in children, but if fracture displacement after closed reduction exceeds 2 mm, open reduction and internal fixation ...
Kirschner wire for fixation of small bones [24] Kuntscher nail for fracture of the shaft of the femur [25] Luque rod: for fixation of the spine [26] Moore's pin for fracture of the neck of the femur; Neer's prosthesis for shoulder replacement [27] Rush nail for diaphyseal fractures of a long bone [28] Smith-Petersen nail for fracture of the ...
Surgical treatment will often be required, usually an Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF). This involves the surgical reduction , or realignment, of the fracture followed by the implementation of surgical implants to aid in the healing of the fracture.
Orthopedic surgeon making adjustments to a metal plate in a patient's ankle. An orthopedic plate is a form of internal fixation used in orthopaedic surgery to hold fractures in place to allow bone healing [1] and to reduce the possibility of nonunion.
Fixation in orthopedics is the process by which an injury is rendered immobile. [1] This may be accomplished by internal fixation , using intramedullary rod , Kirschner wire or dynamic compression plate ; or by external fixation , using a spanning external fixator , Taylor Spatial Frame or Ilizarov apparatus .
[5] [8] [9] Some surgeons however would rather opt for internal fixation. [8] A partial patellectomy is removal of only a portion of the patella, and may be carried out if at least 60% of the patella can be maintained. [6] [8] Open fractures of the patella require emergency treatment with irrigation, debridement and fixation. [6]
After X-ray and CT scans confirm fracture, Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) with medial and/or lateral plateau fixation is done. There are 5 different approaches that are most commonly used. [3] These are: anterolateral, posteromedial, posterolateral, posterior, and dual plate fixation.
A Colles' fracture is a type of fracture of the distal forearm in which the broken end of the radius is bent backwards. [2] Symptoms may include pain, swelling, deformity, and bruising. [2] Complications may include damage to the median nerve. [1] It typically occurs as a result of a fall on an outstretched hand. [2] Risk factors include ...