Kirschner wire fixation

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Kirschner wire — Introduced in 1909 by Martin Kirschner, Kirschner wires or K wires or pins are sterilized, sharpened, smooth stainless steel pins used in orthopaedics and other types of medical and veterinary surgery. They come in different sizes and are used to … Wikipedia
wire — Slender and pliable rod or thread of metal. arch w. SYN: archwire. guide w. See guidewire. Kirschner w. an apparatus for skeletal traction in long bone … Medical dictionary
Percutaneous pinning — is a technique used by orthopedic surgeons for the stabilisation of unstable fractures.Many fractures can be manipulated into wholly satisfactory positions, immobilised in an appropriate cast and allowed to heal. Some fractures, however, cannot… … Wikipedia
Anderson splint — a splint for external internal fixation of fractures: two or more long screws, Kirschner wire, or nails are inserted through the tissues into the bone above and below the fracture; each group of screws, wires or nails is attached to an external… … Medical dictionary

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