An ORIF would use all of the following to fix a fracture EXCEPT ________

A) orthosis
B) screws
C) nails
D) plates


A
Explanation: A) Correct! An orthosis is a brace; it is not used to fix a fracture.
B) Screws are used during an ORIF to hold the fracture fragments.
C) Nails are used during an ORIF to hold the fracture fragments.
D) Plates are used during an ORIF to hold the fracture fragments.

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