Before revision: An orthopedic plate is a form of internal fixation used in orthopaedic surgery to hold fractures in place to allow bone healing and to reduce the possibility of nonunion.
After revision: Orthopedic surgeon making adjustments to a metal plate in a patient's ankleAn orthopedic plate is a form of internal fixation used in orthopaedic surgery to hold fractures in place to allow bone healing and to reduce the possibility of nonunion.