Kirschner Wire: Uses, Procedure and Complications Kirschner wires, also known as K-wires, are thin surgical stainless steel pins used to hold broken bones in place until they heal. They are commonly used in fractures involving small bones like those in the hand, wrist, ankle and foot. Kirschner wires provide stabilization to help immobilize fractures so the broken bone fragments heal properly in correct alignment and position.Uses of Kirschner...
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