A Simple Technique for Protecting Exposed K Wire Ends

Abstract

Several techniques have been described for protecting the sharp ends of Kirschner wires intraoperatively. We describe a simple, inexpensive technique, which can be used to protect the ends of the wires both intraoperatively and postoperatively.

Keywords

K wire - Protection - Fracture - External fixator

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