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J Hand Microsurg 2013; 05(01): 18-19
DOI: 10.1007/s12593-012-0082-y
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A Simple Technique for Protecting Exposed K Wire Ends

Elizabeth Chipp
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O. G. Titley
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08 July 2012

23 October 2012

Publication Date:
05 September 2016 (online)

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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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