What happens during ORIF surgery for an ankle fracture?

What happens during ORIF surgery for an ankle fracture?

• Your surgeon makes incisions to open your ankle joint to access your broken ankle bones.
• They line up your ankle's broken pieces. This is called reduction.
• Your surgeon uses tools such as metal plates, screws or wires to connect your ankle's broken pieces. This is called internal fixation.
• They close the incision.
• Your surgeon will put your ankle in a cast or brace.