What is RAFI?

Open reduction and internal fixation, known as ORIF, is a surgical procedure used to treat fractures by directly exposing the bone and placing osteosynthesis implants.

“Open reduction” involves anatomically aligning the bone fragments through surgery, while “internal fixation” uses devices such as:

• Plates

• Screws

• Intramedullary nails

• Locking systems

Main objectives of the rafi

• Restore bone anatomy

• Provide mechanical stability

• Promote bone healing

• Enable early mobilization

ORIF is widely used in complex or unstable fractures that cannot be adequately treated with conservative methods.

Femur surgery

Femur surgery comprises orthopedic procedures intended for the treatment of fractures, deformities, or injuries of the longest bone in the human body.

Frequent indications

• Hip fractures

• Stepsin fractures

• Distal femur fractures

• High-energy trauma

• Pseudoarthrosis

Techniques used

• Intramedullary nails

• Locking plates

• Specialized screws

• Hip replacement

The surgical objective is to restore:

• Anatomical alignment

• Stability

• Limb function

• Load-bearing capacity

Early rehabilitation is essential to reduce complications.

Tibia surgery

Tibia surgery is performed to treat fractures, deformities, and structural injuries of one of the body's major support bones.

Common injuries

• Diaphyseal fractures

• Tibial plateau fractures

• Open fractures

• Sports trauma fractures

Frequent procedures

• Osteosynthesis with plates

• Intramedullary nails

• External fixation

• Joint reconstruction

The tibia has anatomical characteristics that make it vulnerable to complications related to soft tissue and bone healing.

Treatment aims to preserve stability and restore function to the lower extremity.

Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to diagnose and treat joint injuries through small incisions and a specialized camera called an arthroscope.

Articulaciones más intervenida

• Knee

• Shoulder

• Ankle

• Hip

• Wrist

Frequent procedures

• Meniscal repair

• Ligament reconstruction

• Joint debridement

• Treatment of cartilage injuries

Advantages of arthroscopy

• Less tissue damage

• Faster recovery

• Less postoperative pain

• Smaller incisions

• Shorter hospital stay

Currently, arthroscopy is a fundamental tool in sports orthopedics and modern joint surgery.

Arthroplasty

Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure intended to partially or totally replace a damaged joint with artificial prostheses.

Common indications

• Advanced osteoarthritis

• Degenerative joint disease

• Complex fractures

• Severe arthritis

• Disabling pain

Main objectives

• Reduce pain

• Restore mobility

• Improve joint function

• Regain quality of life

The most frequently replaced joints are:

• Hip

• Knee

• Shoulder

The evolution of biomaterials has significantly improved the durability and performance of modern prostheses.

Spinal surgery

Spinal surgery includes procedures aimed at treating vertebral, neurological pathologies and spinal deformities.

Frequent indications

• Herniated discs

• Vertebral fractures

• Scoliosis

• Spinal stenosis

• Vertebral instability

Techniques used

• Spinal fusion

• Neural decompression

• Vertebral instrumentation

• Pedicle screw systems

  
  

Surgical objectives

• Stabilize the spine

• Protect neurological structures

• Correct deformities

• Relieve pain

Spinal surgery requires high precision due to the anatomical and neurological complexity of the vertebral region.

Hip replacement

Hip replacement, also called hip arthroplasty, involves replacing the damaged joint with artificial prosthetic components.

Main indications

• Advanced osteoarthritis

• Hip fractures

• Avascular necrosis

• Severe degenerative disease

Components of the prosthesis

• Acetabular component

• Prosthetic femoral head

• Femoral stem

Benefits

• Pain reduction

• Improved function

• Restored mobility

• Improved quality of life

Hip replacement is one of the most successful procedures in modern orthopedic surgery.

Knee replacement

Knee replacement is a surgery in which damaged joint surfaces are replaced with prosthetic components designed to restore joint function.

Frequent indications

• Severe osteoarthritis

• Advanced joint degeneration

• Inflammatory arthritis

• Debilitating pain

Main objectives

• Reduce pain

• Correct deformities

• Improve mobility

• Restore functionality

Types of replacement

• Total

• Partial

• Revisional

Postoperative rehabilitation is essential to optimize functional outcomes.

Osteotomy

Osteotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting and realigning a bone to correct deformities or redistribute biomechanical loads.

Frequent applications

• Angular correction

• Bone deformities

• Localized osteoarthritis

• Mechanical axis alterations

Common regions

• Knee

• Tibia

• Femur

• Hip

Goals

• Improve alignment

• Reduce joint stress

• Preserve joint health

• Delay the need for a prosthesis

Osteotomies require precise biomechanical planning to achieve adequate functional results.

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