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TraumaFoot & Ankle
ORIF Surgery: What Open Reduction Internal Fixation Actually Means
ORIF - open reduction internal fixation - isn't a single operation. It's a category of surgical techniques that describes two steps: the bone is physically repositioned (open reduction) and then held in place with hardware (internal fixation). The…
Jun 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Foot & Ankle
Ankle Sprain Recovery: Grade by Grade, What to Expect and When to See a Surgeon
Most ankle sprains(/conditions/ankle-sprain) heal on their own. The ones that don't tend to be mismanaged in the first…
Jun 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Patient GuideFoot & Ankle
Bunion Surgery: The Unvarnished Truth About Recovery
Bunion surgery(/procedures/bunion-surgery) has a reputation, and not a good one. People who've had it either say it was…
Mar 23, 2026 · 3 min read