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ORIF is a surgical procedure to treat broken bones. ORIF or open reduction and internal fixation is performed on people who have broken bones or severe injuries in the arms and legs, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, or ankle ORIF can adjust the position of the bones so that they can reattach and ensure normal body function returns. ORIF is often performed as an emergency surgery, but not all fracture patients undergo this procedure. ORIF is only performed in conditions of serious fractures and cannot be treated with non-surgical methods. ORIF is done by inserting an implant, which can be a metal pin, plate, or screw, into the bone to hold the fracture so it can heal and reunite. This implant will remain in the body for life. However, in certain cases, the implant will be removed through additional surgery after the bone has completely healed. ORIF Purpose The following are fracture conditions that doctors can consider performing ORIF: Bone fractures occu...