**Open Reduction and Internal Fixation - An Educational Guide**


Abbreviated for **[open reduction and internal fixation](https://www.eagleswing.org/articles/open-reduction-and-internal-fixation-an-educational-guide)**, ORIF is one of the most commonest surgeries that are performed to treat orthopedic issues like fractures. The reason why the procedure is named “open reduction and internal fixation” is because realignment of bones (reduction) requires an incision, and to stabilize the bones in their true position, internal fixation using metal plates, bone screws, pins, & wires are required.