The efficacy and role of Kirschner needles

Kirschner wire is one of the most commonly used internal fixation materials in orthopedics. There are two materials, stainless steel and titanium alloy. Kirschner wires are widely used in orthopedic surgery and have the advantages of less trauma and low price. For adult fractures, Kirschner wires can fix short bone fractures, such as metacarpal, metatarsal, and phalangeal fractures. Common avulsion fractures or tension fractures in orthopedics are often fixed with Kirschner wires and steel wires. At the same time, in orthopedic surgery, for severely comminuted and complex fractures, such as calcaneal fractures, tibial plateau fractures, etc., K-wires are also used. Temporary fixation with Scherz wire, or use of Kirschner wire for prying assisted reset. For children, because they are in the growth and development stage, the epiphysis has not been closed. If a fracture occurs, when surgery is required, Kirschner wires are usually used for fixation. This is because the effect of Kirschner on the epiphysis is small and generally does not affect the children’s bones. development. For open fractures, Kirschner wires are also used when using external fixation.

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