ORIF Surgery of the Foot

What is ORIF Surgery of the Foot?

ORIF surgery of the foot, also known as open reduction with internal fixation, is a method of surgically repairing a fractured foot. A two-step process, it first involves repositioning the broken bones to restore their normal alignment. This is called a fracture reduction. Because the fracture is being surgically repositioned, this is considered an open reduction. The second step is called internal fixation. This means the repositioned bones are held in the proper alignment with some type of orthopedic implant. Common surgical implants used to hold broken bones include metal plates, screws, and rods. These implants stabilize the bones while healing takes place to ensure they heal in the right position.