Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to repair broken bones that need to be put back together. During the surgery, some form of hardware is used to hold the bone in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Results showed no association between early weight-bearing and major complications after open reduction and ...

It’s important to refrain from walking in the weeks after ankle surgery. It may take a year to fully recover depending on your surgeon’s instructions and the amount of repair work involved. Studies ...

Ankle replacement is a common surgery that might be recommended if damage to your ankle joint makes it hard for you to walk or do daily tasks. Recovery will take several weeks. Share on Pinterest ...

Popliteal blocks are more effective than general anesthesia alone for pain control during open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures, according to an Ortho SuperSite report. Patients may ...

Ankle reconstruction surgery addresses chronic ankle instability, arthritis, or injuries that have not appropriately healed after 3–6 months of conservative treatments. Surgery aims to restore the ...

A trimalleolar ankle fracture is when your ankle breaks in three separate places. Only 7% of all ankle breaks are trimalleolar ankle fractures. They are rare, and they are among the worst kinds of ...

Stryker SYK recently expanded its trauma portfolio with the launch of Synchfix EVT, a next-generation flexible syndesmotic fixation system to improve procedural efficiency and maintain effective ankle ...

Ankle replacement surgery involves removing damaged parts of the ankle joint and replacing them with an artificial joint. It is an option when noninvasive treatments, such as physical therapy, have ...