Plate screw – can be locking or non-locking head; non-locking produces friction between plate and bone due to compression; locking provides angular stability

Internal fixation is a surgical procedure used to internally set and stabilize fractured bones. During the procedure, the bone fragments are repositioned into their normal alignment, and are then held together with special implants, such as plates, screws, nails and wires.

2024年11月19日 · A common surgical option is ORIF (open reduction and internal fixation), in which an incision is made over the fracture on the palm side of the forearm, and internal fixation (a stainless steel or titanium plate with screws) is placed to align the bone ends and prevent displacement or loss of reduction.

What Are Plates, Screws and Rods? Plates, screws and rods—in the context of orthopedics—are all forms of internal fixation. Internal fixation is a method of fracture care, the goal of which is to hold the broken ends of a bone together so it can begin to heal.

Biomechanics of Internal Fixation – Screw Fixation Screws are used for various reasons: Secure plate to bone Compress fracture Stabilize fracture (position screw) Serve as an anchor

ORIF wrist surgery requires an incision to be made on the palm side of the forearm and wrist to access the site of the injury. Dr. Donnelly properly aligns the bones (open reduction) and may use a combination of plats, screws or wires (internal fixation) to secure the bones in place.

They can be treated by immobilizing the wrist in a cast or splint, or operatively by performing a procedure called “open reduction internal fixation” (ORIF). Non-displaced or minimally displaced fractures are often amendable to non-surgical treatment. A cast or brace is used for 4-6 weeks until the bone heals.

Part of this operation involved fixing your wrist with a metal plate and some screws. This factsheet ofers advice on how to care for your wrist after having this operation and some exercises that you can do to help your wrist gently get moving again.

What is an ORIF (Open Reduction Internal Fixation)? If a wrist is broken in such a way that the ends of the fracture do not meet in the correct position, or cannot be held in the correct position, an operation may be required to insert fixation devices (such as screws, wires or plates).

2024年4月26日 · Besides the lag screw as a basic principle of operative fracture fixation, conventional compression plating (Fig. 7-21) is the other principle providing absolute stability and inducing