Orthopedic Trauma Glossary

100 terms total — 2 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

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Zone of polarizing activity ZPA

Advanced Technical IVT

Embryonic signaling center controlling digit pattern formation during limb development.

15 Sep 2026

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Intermediate Technical IVT

Open Reduction and Internal Fixation: surgical treatment involving exposure of the fracture and stabilization with impla...

open reduction internal fixation open fixation

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Advanced Technical IVT

A secondary surgical procedure to revise or replace previous internal fixation hardware.

repeat ORIF secondary fixation

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Glossary terms, with category, difficulty and definition
Term	Category	Difficulty	Definition
ORIF IVT	Abbreviation	Intermediate	Open Reduction and Internal Fixation: surgical treatment involving exposure of t...
revision ORIF IVT	Technical Term	Advanced	A secondary surgical procedure to revise or replace previous internal fixation h...

Glossary Stats

Total terms 100

IVT eligible 100

Verified 0

intermediate 53

advanced 14

professional 33