The complete name of this surgery is open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). In the most common surgery to repair a femur fracture, the surgeon inserts a rod or large nail into the center of the bone. This rod helps support the bone until it heals.
Definition of circumstance for English Language Learners. : 1  a condition or fact that affects a situation. 2  circumstances : the way something happens : the specific details of an event. : 3  an event or situation that you cannot control.
Search also in: Web News Encyclopedia Images. circumstances lie of the land, lifestyle, means, position, resources, situation, state, state of affairs, station, status, times. circumstances. lie of the land, lifestyle, means, position, resources, situation, state, state of affairs, station, status, times.