Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)

What kind of outcome is typical for ORIF surgery?

A collarbone surgery should alleviate pain and allow you to return to a full range of motion.

What are the risks of not having ORIF surgery?

If your doctor recommends collarbone surgery and you don’t have it, your bones may heal incorrectly, and you risk limiting your movement going forward. 

What are the alternatives to ORIF surgery?

Before deciding on a surgical solution to your clavicle fracture you might want to consider the alternatives. They include allowing the bones to heal on their own, physical therapy, careful use of pain medication such as cortisone shots, and wearing a sling. 

全身麻酔で考えられる副作用にはどのようなものがありますか?

考えられる副作用としては、吐き気や嘔吐、口渇、喉の痛み、筋肉痛、頭痛、打撲傷（点滴による）、かゆみ、震えや寒さ、排尿困難、眠気などが挙げられます。高齢の患者では、記憶喪失や一時的な混乱が起こる可能性があります。 

What are possible side effects and complications of ORIF surgery?

While rare, some of the possible complications of this procedure include infection at the site of the incision; broken screws or plates; damage to an artery, vein, or nerve; bone misalignment; injury to the lung; and complications from anesthesia.

How safe is collarbone surgery?

In general, severe complications from collarbone surgery are rare. You should also know that Hancock Regional Hospital has been rated one of the safest hospitals in America by リープフロッグ・グループ、全国的な非営利医療監視組織。そして、インディアナ州で最も安全な病院に選ばれました。 ローン研究所病院のインデックス。

How do I know collarbone surgery is right for me?

You might be a good candidate for collarbone surgery if the fractured collarbone has broken through your skin, is severely displaced, or is in several pieces.

Do I have options for anesthesia for ORIF surgery?

この手術では全身麻酔が最も一般的です。

What issue does ORIF surgery solve?

Often a fractured collarbone will heal on its own within six to eight weeks, but you may need surgery to repair injured blood vessels, a fracture breaks through the skin, or the broken pieces of your collarbone are simply not in a good position to heal.

How is collarbone surgery done?

When you have collarbone surgery, an orthopedic surgeon puts the broken pieces of your collarbone back where they belong, and uses metal devices to keep the pieces in place.

What happens if my symptoms get worse while I wait for collarbone surgery?

Your surgical team will evaluate the situation and help you make a choice that’s right for you and your health. Temporary treatments might be used if your surgery is rescheduled. 

Why might I have to wait to schedule ORIF surgery?

In some cases, it takes time for a patient’s body to be ready for surgery. For example, if you have another medical issue including another surgical procedure or an illness, we might wait to schedule surgery. Your health and safety are our top priorities, so we schedule surgeries when they’re best for our patients.

外科チームは私の病歴を知っていますか?

あなたの健康履歴は編集され、手術前、手術中、手術後にチームが利用できるようになります。あなたが Hancock Health の患者の場合、私たちはシステム内のあなたの記録にアクセスできます。そうでない場合は、医師と協力して必要な情報を入手します。 

どの外科医のアドバイスに従うべきかをどのように決定すればよいですか?

私たちの外科医であろうとなかろうと、あなたが安心できる外科医と一緒に仕事をする必要があります。 

Do I have to get a second or third opinion for ORIF surgery?

セカンドオピニオンまたはサードオピニオンはいつでも受けることができますが、必須ではありません。 

What should I bring to my first appointment with a surgeon to talk about ORIF surgery?

• 保険のご案内  
• かかりつけ医からの病歴を含む医療記録
• Your most recent labs and imaging (Not sure where to go? Check out ゲートウェイ・ハンコック・ヘルスすぐに出入りでき、病院で支払うよりも平均 70% 安い支払いで済みます。)

Do I need a referral to see a surgeon about ORIF surgery?

Your health insurance provider may require you to get a referral from your primary care provider to see a surgeon about ORIF surgery.

麻酔が切れるまでどれくらいかかりますか？

It takes about an hour for general anesthesia to wear off, but you may notice the effects for a day or so. It usually takes 30 minutes to an hour for local anesthesia to wear off, though the effects can last a few hours.

What do I need to bring to the hospital the day of my ORIF surgery?

Anything you’ll need for an overnight stay, including a change of underwear, a sweatshirt, glasses or contacts, headphones, and your medications. You might not be there overnight, but it’s a good idea to be prepared.

薬をもらうたびに名前と生年月日を聞かれるのはなぜですか?

自分に処方された薬を確実に服用するための安全対策です。

私の手術チームにはなぜこれほど多くの人がいるのですか?

外科医に加えて、麻酔科医、看護師（患者の対応を専門とする看護師もいれば、外科医を補助する看護師もいます）、そして診察や診察記録の作成などを行うサポートスタッフがいます。彼ら全員が協力してそれぞれの仕事を実行するため、手順は可能な限り成功します。 

Will I need someone to take me home after collarbone surgery?

あなたと他のドライバーの安全を守るために、家まで運転してくれる人が必要です。乗り物をお持ちでない場合は、手配をお手伝いいたします。

What should I expect right before ORIF surgery?

• 手術の数時間前に到着し、術前待合室に案内されます。
• 衣服や装飾品をすべて脱いで、病衣を着ます。 （貴重品は安全な場所に保管するか、ご家族に預けさせていただく場合がございます。） 
• 必要な書類に署名すると、術前看護師がバイタルサインを測定し、薬を確認し、質問に答えます。
• 麻酔科医と手術チームのメンバーに会います。それらはあなたの体の手術の位置をマークします。 
• IV (静脈ライン) が手または腕に設置され、全身麻酔を含む薬の投与が可能になります。別の種類の麻酔を使用する場合は、注射が行われます。
• 手術の時間になると、担架に乗って手術室へ運ばれます。

手術前に食事をしてはいけないのはなぜですか?

食べ物や唾液などの異物を肺に吸い込む誤嚥の危険性があります。これは、手術の麻酔により、胃の内容物が肺に入るのを阻止する体の能力が損なわれるために発生することがあります。 

How should I prepare for collarbone surgery?

You’ll probably be instructed not to eat anything after midnight on the day of your surgery, and you might also be told to stop taking certain medications or dietary supplements.

How long will I be in the hospital after collarbone surgery?

While the length of a hospital stay depends on each patient’s individual needs, patients typically leave within one to three days. 

How long will I be under for ORIF surgery?

手術中と手術後の数分間は麻酔がかかります。

How long will the collarbone surgery take?

Collarbone surgery typically takes one to two hours. 

私の様子について家族はいつ連絡されますか?

Our associates will get information from the surgical team in the operating room during your surgery and keep them updated. Following the procedure, your surgeon will talk with them in person.

What will happen during ORIF surgery?

You’ll breathe oxygen through a mask and our team will track your vital signs as the surgery is performed. After cleaning the affected area, your surgeon will make an incision through the skin and muscle near your clavicle. Your surgeon will bring the pieces of your clavicle back into alignment, and they’ll secure the pieces of the clavicle to each other using screws, metal plates, wires, or pins. After the team has secured the bone, your surgeon will surgically close the skin and muscle around your clavicle.

Will I need to fill any prescriptions or take medication after ORIF surgery?

You may be prescribed pain medication, anticoagulants, or other symptom-reducing medications.

How soon after ORIF surgery can I eat or drink?

You may not be able to eat or drink right away. After that, you may return to solid foods—but easy-to-digest items, including soups, pudding, and yogurt, are recommended.

Will I receive pain medication right after ORIF surgery?

ほとんどの場合、患者は手術直後に鎮痛剤を受け取ります。 

How soon after collarbone surgery will I be up and moving around?

Within 24 hours of the procedure, you’ll likely be asked to stand up and walk with the help of medical staff. For several weeks following your surgery, your arm will need to be kept immobile often using a sling. 

手術後、いつ主治医と話せますか?

手術直後、回復室にいる間、外科医と話すことができます。

How will I know if collarbone surgery worked?

Your surgeon will discuss your procedure with you. It can take up to three months for people who have collarbone replacement surgery to return to most of their normal activities and as much as a year to fully recover.

What can I expect right after collarbone surgery?

You’ll wake up from surgery in the recovery room and, as you start to regain feeling in your body, you’ll receive pain medication. After leaving the recovery room, you’ll be taken to your hospital room where you will be able to see friends or family who came with you. 

What are payment options like for collarbone surgery at Hancock Health?

Hancock Health は、すべての患者が手頃な価格で優れた治療を受けられるよう支援することに尽力しています。お支払いオプションの詳細については、こちらをご覧ください。 HancockRegionalHospital.org の請求と保険に関する FAQ ページ。

Will Medicare cover collarbone surgery?

Medicare parts A and B will cover the cost of collarbone surgery, but it’s important for your doctor to indicate that the surgery is medically necessary. 

Will insurance cover ORIF surgery?

In most cases, insurance will cover most of the costs associated with collarbone surgery. To obtain an estimate of your possible out-of-pocket expenses, use our 価格見積りツール。

How much does collarbone surgery cost?

に相談してください。 価格透明性ツール at HancockRegionalHospital.org for an idea of how much collarbone surgery might cost.