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.
What Are Extenuating Circumstances. Fannie Mae describes extenuating circumstances as isolated events that are beyond someoneâs control that results in the sudden, significant, and prolonged reduction in income or a catastrophic increase in financial obligations. Extenuating circumstances must be documented.