What is the definition or description of: bone fixation surgery?

Fx stabilization: Bone fixation surgery can consist of closed reduction and percutaneous pinning (crpp) or open reduction and internal fixation (orif), depending on the fracture location, pattern, and severity. Crpp entails the use of small pins placed throught the skin for temporary fixation. Orif consists of an open exposure, direct alignment, and stabilization of the fracture typically with plates and screws.

Fracture repair: "bone fixation surgery" typically refers to repair/reconstruction of broken bones with plate and screws, screws alone, or intramedullary rods.