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ORIF of a Hip Fracture

What do I want to know about open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a hip fracture?

ORIF is operation to correct a broken bone on your hip. A hip fracture is a fracture in the hip socket or at the surface of the femur. The femur is the bone on your thigh which attaches to a pelvis at the hip joint. Your femur`s components is going to be placed back together with alloy hardware. You might need an implant.

Just how do I get ready for surgery?

Your healthcare provider will speak with you. He can tell you not to drink or eat anything after midnight on the time of your operation. He will tell you what drugs to take or not take on your day of your operation.

What is going to occur during operation?

• You might be given medicine to keep you asleep and free from pain during operation. You will alternatively be given the medicine in your spine to numb the operation area. An incision will be made by your doctor on your own cool to find the femur that is damaged. He will straighten your femur and place the pieces of bone. He can utilize rods, bars, plates, or metal screws to carry the broken bones together.
• Healthcare providers uses a synthetic augmentation to displace the head of your femur, even if needed. It will be closely fitted to the top of your femur. It might be fastened using cement or screws. It might be replaced with an implant if your cool socket is damaged. Xrays could possibly be taken during operation to aid healthcare providers place your hip joint. Xrays can reveal if the devices and implants are located at the right places. A drain may be set to transport blood and other fluids off from the hip joint. Your incision will be closed with stitches or staples and covered with a bandage.

What would be the dangers of ORIF for hip fracture?

• You might find an infection or bleed more than expected after operation. Nerves, blood vessels, or muscles may be damaged. Your hip might well not heal or work and it did before your trauma. You need to work with a cane or walker or may have pain, either a limp once you walk.
• You are at risk for a fat emboli. This is fat is forced outside of the inside the bone and travels to other parts of the human own body, when. It could block the flow of blood to your lungs, brain, or heartdisease. You might find a blood clot on your arm or leg. This might become lifethreatening.

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