11 weeks post orif left ankle. And second pt appt today. The pt said that my rom is restricted because of the stiffness of the ankle. She also provided further exercises to break or loosen this stiffness .
Ankle Simple Bimalleolar Fracture ORIF with 1/3 Tubular Plate and Cannulated Screw of Medial Malleol fixator to be left on until swelling resolves and return of
Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the ankle is a surgical procedure performed to repair serious fractures (broken bones) of the ankle.
by Z Wang 2024 Cited by 25Ankle fracture is usually treated by open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) ankle fractures, and 16 cases suffered left ankle fractures.
Standalone open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of unstable ankle fractures is the current standard of care. Intraoperative stress radiographs are useful for assessing the extent of ligamentous disruption, but arthroscopic visualization has been shown to be more accurate. Concomitant arthroscopy at the time of ankle fracture ORIF is useful for accurately diagnosing and managing
The distal tibiofibular syndesmosis appears intact. This type of ankle fracture may need ORIF. Maisonneuve fractures may be found in this type
This animation depicts an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a left ankle, during which a posterolateral incision is made over the
Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of treatment to fix a broken bone Front view of ankle and foot bones showing ankle fractures with
A 66-year-old woman presents with chronic left ankle pain. She underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for an ankle fracture
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