Getting through open reduction internal fixation ankle surgery
If you've just been told you need open reduction internal fixation ankle surgery, you're likely feeling a mix of "ouch" and "what exactly does that mean?" Most people in the waiting room just call it ORIF, which is a lot easier to say when you're probably already dealing with a fair amount of pain. It's a common procedure, but that doesn't make it any less intimidating when it's your own leg on the line. Essentially, your doctor has decided that your ankle break is a bit too complicated for a simple cast to handle, and it needs some internal scaffolding to make sure everything heals straight. ...