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Many different factors influence the post-operative ankle ORIF rehabilitation outcomes, including rate of healing, complexity of the fracture and/or need for hardware removal. It is recommended that clinicians collaborate closely with the referring physician regarding the timeframes for progression.
Rehabilitation Protocol for Ankle Fracture with ORIF This protocol is designed to guide clinicians through the post-operative management of an ankle fracture treated with Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF).
If you fracture your ankle, you might need ORIF to bring your bones back into place and help them heal. During an open reduction, orthopedic surgeons reposition your bone pieces during surgery, so they are back in their proper alignment.
Severe ankle fractures will be treated with open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) surgery. In ORIF, surgeons open up your injured ankle and line up the ends of your broken bones. They might also install metal plates, wires, or screws to keep your ankle bones stable while the bones heal. Recovery from this surgery takes at least 6 to 8 weeks ...
Depending on your surgery, you may go home that day or you might stay in the hospital for one to several days. If you have an arm fracture, you may go home later that day. If you have a leg...
This protocol for ankle ORIF is a framework for the post-operative rehabilitation is a general guideline. Most patients are non-weight bearing for six to eight weeks with crutches or a scooter. Most patients will have some ankle swelling for 24 months post ankle fracture. Each case will have individualized
Displaced, unstable fractures are often best served by open ORIF. Immediately following surgery, patients are typically restricted in weight bearing on the involved limb and wear a short leg splint, cast or boot for an average of 6-12 weeks, per the surgeon’s discretion.
This protocol provides a general guideline for recovery and progression of rehabilitation according to specified time frames. Specific changes in the program will be made by the physician as appropriate for the individual patient.
In some cases, ankle fracture ORIF is planned. Your surgery may be done after the swelling in your ankle has gone down. You might need to have your ankle held in place while you wait for your surgery. Talk with your healthcare provider about how to get ready for your surgery.
Full recovery of the ankle joint takes between 12-18 months; Summary ORIF ankle is surgery to treat a displaced or complicated fracture. Your surgeon will open up the ankle joint to realign the broken bones and then use pins, screws, wires or plates to ensure the bones stay in the correct position.