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The wire mesh: various uses in hand surgery.

Prashantha Kesari¹, Mukund Jagannathan

¹Department of Plastic Surgery, Lokamanya Tilak Muncipal Medical College and General Hospital, Mumbai, India. drkesari@yahoo.com

Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

|June 6, 2008

Summary

A versatile steel or aluminum mesh offers an affordable and effective solution for stabilizing the hand and wrist. This mesh aids in Kirschner wire placement and postoperative splinting, proving to be a valuable orthopedic tool.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Biomaterials science

Background:

Effective hand and wrist stabilization is crucial for surgical outcomes.
Existing methods may be costly or cumbersome.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate a novel application of steel or aluminum mesh for hand and wrist procedures.
To highlight the practical benefits of this mesh in orthopedic settings.

Main Methods:

Utilizing a moldable steel or aluminum mesh in conjunction with a hand table.
Employing the mesh as a guide for Kirschner wire insertion.
Using the mesh for postoperative splinting of the hand and wrist.

Main Results:

The mesh provides optimal positioning for fingers and wrist.

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It serves as an effective guide for precise Kirschner wire placement.

The mesh functions as a reliable postoperative splint.

Conclusions:

Steel or aluminum mesh is an inexpensive, readily available, and autoclavable option.
Its lightweight, sturdy, yet moldable properties make it highly practical for orthopedic applications.