Kirschner Wire Breakage during Removal Requiring Retrieval
Kirschner wires (K-wires) are widely used for fixation of fractures and dislocations in the hand as they are readily available, reliable, and cost-effective. Complication rates of up to 18% have been reported. However, K-wire breakage during removal is rare. We present one such case illustrating a s...
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Main Authors: | Kai Yuen Wong, Rosalind Mole, Patrick Gillespie |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2016-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7515760 |
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