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What does ORIF involve? Open reduction means that the broken bone is realigned during surgery (an “open” procedure) rather than a closed reduction, which is performed without the need for surgery. Internal fixation refers to the components that are used to stabilise the bone (screws, plates or rods).

How long do I have to wear the external fixator? Typical external fixator patients wear the device from four to twelve months. The severity of the problem you need reconstructed, your health, weight and other factors play a role in the length of time you will need to wear the external fixator.

ORIF can restore the anatomic structure of the bone, but it cannot avoid dissecting soft tissues which associate with recovery. On the other hand, ExFix allows indirect reduction but causes less soft tissues damage.

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to stabilize and heal a broken bone. You might need this procedure to treat your broken arm. The humerus is the bone in the upper part of your arm. Different kinds of injury can damage this bone, causing it to fracture into 2 or more pieces.

Overview. An external fixation device may be used to keep fractured bones stabilized and in alignment. The device can be adjusted externally to ensure the bones remain in an optimal position during the healing process. This device is commonly used in children and when the skin over the fracture has been damaged.

There are a number of benefits to using an external fixator vs. an internal fixator for fracture care: Less chance of infection than internal fixators. Less damage to the fractured bone's blood supply.

An ex fix is a device that's placed on your hand, arm, foot, or leg to help keep your bones in place so they can heal and grow. Your ex fix will be put in place by an orthopedic surgeon (a surgeon who specializes in bone and joint problems).