Severe Fracture After an Accident? Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Can Restore Bone Alignment Safely.
If you are a patient, parent, or caregiver in Bicol, Naga, Legazpi, or Camarines Sur dealing with a severe or displaced fracture, surgical treatment may be necessary to restore proper bone alignment. Open Reduction and Internal Fixation is a procedure used to realign broken bones and stabilize them with surgical plates and screws or other devices.
At Lao Orthopedic Clinic, we provide advanced Open Reduction and Internal Fixation surgery for patients across Bicol, Naga City, Legazpi City, and Camarines Sur. Our focus is on precise surgical fracture realignment, stable fixation, and structured recovery to promote proper healing and prevent long-term complications.
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation is a surgical procedure that involves repositioning fractured bones through an incision and securing them with hardware such as plates, screws, or rods.
Bones that cannot be aligned through closed methods.
Complex injuries requiring surgical stabilization.
Prevention of malunion and nonunion complications.
Severe displacement after injury in Naga, Legazpi, or Camarines Sur.
Fractures that shift despite casting.
Injuries requiring surgical fracture realignment.
General or regional anesthesia ensures comfort.
Direct visualization and alignment of the fracture.
Stabilization using surgical plates and screws or rods.
Technique selected based on fracture type.
Proper wound closure and post-operative support.
Restrictions based on fracture location.
Medication and elevation.
Physical therapy to restore strength and mobility.
Monitoring healing progress.
In some cases, hardware removal after ORIF may be considered if symptoms develop.
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation offers significant benefits for patients across Bicol and nearby provinces.
Ensures accurate positioning.
Internal fixation for broken bones promotes reliable healing.
Reduces long-term complications.
Allows guided rehabilitation.
Timely ORIF surgery improves overall functional outcomes.
Patients across Bicol, Naga, Legazpi, and Camarines Sur trust Lao Orthopedic Clinic for comprehensive fracture care.
Dr. Lawrence Lao is a trained specialist in Orthopedic Traumatology from East Avenue Medical Center. His credentials include:
His expertise in orthopedic trauma and advanced reconstruction ensures safe and effective Open Reduction and Internal Fixation procedures for patients throughout the Bicol region
We use modern fixation systems and follow standardized protocols to optimize outcomes.
From consultation to rehabilitation, we provide individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient in Camarines Sur and nearby provinces.
Lao Orthopedic Clinic provides complete musculoskeletal care, including Sports Medicine, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Hand, Spine, and Orthopedic Trauma services across Bicol.
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation is a surgical procedure that realigns fractured bones and secures them with hardware to promote healing. It is available at Lao Orthopedic Clinic in Bicol.
Dr. Lawrence Lao performs Open Reduction and Internal Fixation surgery. He completed his medical degree at the University of Santo Tomas, residency at East Avenue Medical Center, fellowship training in Hip and Knee Advanced Reconstruction at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, fellowship in Sports Surgery and Arthroscopy at Thammasat University Hospital, and is a Fellow of the Philippine Orthopedic Association.
The ORIF surgery recovery timeline depends on fracture severity but typically includes restricted weight-bearing followed by structured rehabilitation.
Internal fixation for broken bones is necessary when fractures are unstable, displaced, or involve joints.
Patients choose Lao Orthopedic Clinic because of Dr. Lawrence Lao’s advanced orthopedic training, board certification as a Fellow of the Philippine Orthopedic Association, and commitment to precise, patient-centered fracture care in Bicol, Naga, Legazpi, and Camarines Sur.
If you or your loved one has suffered a severe fracture in Bicol, Naga, Legazpi, or Camarines Sur, Open Reduction and Internal Fixation at Lao Orthopedic Clinic can restore alignment and support proper healing.
Schedule your consultation with Dr. Lawrence Lao today and receive trusted orthopedic care focused on precise surgical treatment, structured recovery, and long-term stability.
