K.wires – 1.8mm x 150mm
INDICATION:
K wires (Kirschner wires) are a type of stabilization wire/pin used in orthopedic surgery. They are pointed stainless steel wires that can be used in multiple roles during internal fixation:
- as a temporary measure before more definitive fixation
- thin wires are especially useful for smaller bones (e.g. hands, pediatrics)
- in combination with plates and screws for complex fractures
- for fixation in patients with poor bone quality (lag screws may not have much purchase)
