There are two types of hip replacement surgeries: total hip replacement and open reduction internal fixation. Postoperative exercises are most beneficial when you start them soon after surgery. A total hip replacement surgery involves using a...
Ankle fractures are a common orthopedic problem. Assessing the instability of the ankle fragments helps guide management of the fracture. Not all fractures require surgery, but sometimes surgery is preferred to improve outcomes. Initial fracture...
The abbreviation; O.R.I.F. stands for Open Reduction/Internal Fixation. This refers to a variety of open orthopedic surgical techniques where broken bones in the ankle are repaired using various devices to restore the bones to normal position and...
Surgeons perform hip open reduction internal fixation, or Orif, to pin a fractured hip. Rest immediately after this surgery and follow the rehabilitation advice of your doctor. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website notes that gentle...
The principles of acute fracture management involve stabilizing the patient who may have other injuries more life-threatening, checking the neurovascular status of the patient, performing a reduction or attempting to correct the anatomic...
Snowboarding is an exhilarating sport. Careening down the side of a snow-covered mountain, stunting or just carving a wide swath through virgin snow, is deeply enjoyable. Unfortunately, it also commonly results in sprains and broken bones. Broken...
Calcaneus fracture, also called a heel fracture, is the most common injury to the tarsal bone in the lower leg. Most calcaneus fractures occur as a result of high-impact trauma such as a fall or motor vehicle accident. Calcaneus fractures require...
Physical therapy is an important aspect of joint injury treatment for the promotion of range of motion, ROM, within the joint and the procurement of muscle strength in the affected area. Ankle fractures can be a highly painful injury for many...
Ankle ORIF is a surgical procedure used to repair fractures of the ankle bones. In medical terms, ORIF means open reduction and internal fixation -- the use of screws and metal plates to hold the bone in place. The University of Michigan Health...
An ORIF procedure--open reduction internal fixation--is performed to stabilize a fracture of the femur at the hip. Depending on the location and severity of the fracture, your surgeon may decide to use a plate and screws or an intramedullary rod,...
A fracture is a partial or complete break in a bone. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, a fractured ankle means that one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint has separated into pieces. There may be ligaments...
The radial head is a commonly fractured bone of the elbow joint. Primary treatment of radial head fractures can be non-operative if there is minimal displacement of the fragments. In more complicated fractures with more displacement and more bone...
Physical therapy after any fracture can be difficult and painful. However, the complications associated with a displaced bone fracture pose unique challenges during your rehabilitation and recovery. Following the recommendations of your orthopedic...
Ankle joints absorb a tremendous amount of stress and abuse over a lifetime. The ankles are workhorse joints that help us walk, run, jump, climb and perform a multitude of other functions that allow us to live, play and enjoy our lives. When...
The fibula is a bone in the lower leg that runs in parallel with the tibia. The bone is located between the knee and the ankle joints and can be felt on the outside part of the lower leg. Fractures or breaking a bone can occur at any portion of...
