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open reduction and internal fixation

Posted By: k on 2007-05-03
In Reply to: what does ORIF stand for? - l

Subject: open reduction and internal fixation




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PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS


Comminuted intertrochanteric fracture, left hip.


 


OPERATION PERFORMED


Open reduction and internal fixation with _______0m:15s_______ system, left hip fracture using 135 degree 4-hole side plate, 80 mm hip screw.


 


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