Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Ankle Fracture, Broken Ankle)
Open reduction internal fixation is a surgical procedure used to realign and stabilize ankles bones after a fracture. While some broken ankles do not require surgery, more complex breaks will not heal well without surgical intervention, especially if more than one of the three ankle bones have been broken. Open reduction refers to the repositioning of bones during surgery, and internal fixation refers to the use of hardware, such as pins, screws, and plates, to stabilize the bones until they heal.