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A simplified technique for bending Kirschner wires

S K Noak1, D Thornquest, R C Wilson

  • 1Department of Surgery, Palm Bay Surgery Center, Florida 32905, USA.

The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery : Official Publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
|January 1, 1995
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Bending protruding Kirschner wires in foot surgery can be difficult. This study presents a simplified technique using a Frazier suction tube for easier wire bending during osteotomy and digital procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Kirschner wires are widely used for osteotomies and digital procedures in foot surgery.
  • Bending protruding Kirschner wires can pose a challenge during these surgical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a simplified technique for bending protruding Kirschner wires.
  • To address the difficulties encountered when bending Kirschner wires in foot surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A simplified technique for bending protruding Kirschner wires is described.
  • The technique utilizes a Frazier size 3 suction tube.

Main Results:

  • The presented technique simplifies the process of bending protruding Kirschner wires.
  • This method offers a practical solution for a common surgical challenge.

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Conclusions:

  • The use of a Frazier size 3 suction tube provides an effective and simplified method for bending Kirschner wires in foot surgery.
  • This technique can improve the efficiency of fixation in osteotomies and digital procedures.