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- Unable to obtain an adequate reduction
- Displaced intra-articular fractures
- Certain types of displaced epiphyseal fractures
- Major avulsion fractures where there is loss of function of a joint or muscle group
- Non-unions
- Re- implantations of limbs or extremities
- Delayed unions
- Multiple fractures to assist in care and general management
- Unable to maintain a reduction
- Pathological fractures
- To assist in nursing care
- To reduce morbidity due to prolonged immobilisation
- For fractures in which closed methods are known to be ineffective
- Fractures accompanying nerve of vessel injury
- Open fractures
- Cosmetic considerations
- Economic considerations
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What is nursing care of open reduction internal fixation?
nuraing diagnosis and intervintion for internal fixation
What is the icd 9 code for reduction internal fixation open?
78.85 open red- hip dislocat; includes internal fixation
What does the medical abbreviation ORIF mean?
Open Reduction Internal FixationORIF is an acronym which stands for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation.
What are the kinds of open reduction with internal fixation?
plates and screw
What is the ICD 9 code for hip Open Reduction Internal Fixation -?
78.85 open red- hip dislocat; includes internal fixation
What is the cpt code for open reduction internal fixation distal radius fracture with debridement of the open fracture site?
what is the cpt code for OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION LEFT DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE
What is the cpt code for an open reduction internal fixation distal femur?
what is the cpt code for OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION LEFT DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE
What does the acronym for ORIF stand for?
open reduction and internal fixation In a way, it is a technique to surgically repair bone fractures.
What is the CPT code for an open reduction internal fixation coracoid fracture?
23585 - ORIF scapula fx. w/ internal fixation
What is the icd9 code for left knee open reduction internal fixation?
The ICD-9 code for left knee open reduction internal fixation is 81.54. This code specifically refers to the surgical procedure of open reduction and internal fixation performed on the left knee. It is important to accurately assign this code for billing and documentation purposes in healthcare settings.
What is the CPT Code for open reduction with internal fixation of metatarsal fracture?
28485
What happens during Open reduction and internal fixation of the clavicle?
It keep it simple, a surgeon cuts you open (open reduction) and then attaches the two sides of the clavicle together (internal fixation) usually using a plate that is screwed on top of the clavicle, but they may also use an internal pin.
