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Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a surgery to repair a severely broken bone. Individuals with hip fractures may require ORIF to heal the injured bone. Although hip fractures are a major cause of concern for the elderly, the young may also get a hip fracture due to major road accidents and other severe traumas. According to research, hip fractures affect 18% of women and 6% of men globally.
A hip fracture occurs when the femur or the thigh bone breaks near the hip joint. With the help of ORIF, the anatomy of the broken bone can be restored to normal, improving the range of motion.
ORIF surgery may benefit the patient in the following ways:-
With age, the bones of the human body, especially the hip, get weak and are more prone to injuries. Which is why, people in old age require ORIF surgery for the hip. However, the surgery is not just subject to the old age demographic. Several physical traumas due to accidents often find the younger demographic in need of this surgery.
Patients with a hip fracture under the following circumstances may need an ORIF surgery:-
In case of a multiple fracture, the two ends of a broken bone may not line up properly. This could lead to malunion (healing of the bone in an abnormal position). In such cases as well, ORIF surgery is the go to option for treatment.
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If the surgery is not performed in time, it can cause intense pain in the outer upper thigh. Persistent pain and discomfort while rotating the hip can prevent the patient from getting up from bed for long periods. The fracture can also damage surrounding muscles, ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves. Due to this condition, the patient may experience the following complications:
In case of a hip fracture, the patient needs an ORIF to properly align the bone so it can heal in the right position. ORIF is done in two parts: first is open reduction, followed by internal fixation.
Open Reduction: An orthopaedic surgeon makes an incision in the thigh and repositions the bone pieces to get them back to their proper alignment during this procedure. In some cases, the orthopaedic surgeons suggest closed reduction. The closed reduction method is most effective when done immediately after the bone breaks. Unlike open reduction surgery, it is a procedure in which the surgeon physically moves back the bone to its normal position without cutting the skin.
Internal Fixation: In this procedure, an orthopaedic surgeon fixes the bone by reconnecting the fragments internally. It requires implants such as nails, plates, screws, rods, or wires made of stainless steel and titanium as they are highly durable. The surgeon uses these implants to place them inside the patient’s bone so that it doesn’t heal in an abnormal position. These implants are highly compatible with the body and rarely cause an allergic reaction.
The patient may also expect the following before the surgery:-
If the patient experiences the following symptoms, he/she must call a doctor immediately.
Risks and Complications
Potential risks and complications in treating the hip fracture may include:-
The following conditions might lead to complications after the surgery:
Last Updated on: 14 July 2022
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