Abstract
When a Kirschner wire (K-wire) is used percutaneously, the protruding end often causes discomfort and is associated with an increased risk of complications, such as pin loosening, infection, injury, etc. This study was undertaken to determine the ideal postoperative management when using these implants. We describe a surgical alternative for K-wire management in foot surgery.
Highlights
When a Kirschner wire (K-wire) is used percutaneously, the protruding end often causes discomfort and is associated with an increased risk of complications, such as pin loosening, infection, injury, etc
The method described in our study is performed and does not require special equipment or supplies
Complications associated with the use of K-wires include infection, pin loosening, pin migration, and loss of reduction, among others [1,3,4]
Summary
When a Kirschner wire (K-wire) is used percutaneously, the protruding end often causes discomfort and is associated with an increased risk of complications, such as pin loosening, infection, injury, etc. Introduced by Martin Kirschner, in 1909, Kirschner wires (K-wires) are extensively used in orthopedics in bone fixation procedures. They are reliable, acquired, and inexpensive [1,2]. K-wire sites are susceptible to infection because the skin barrier has been disrupted These mild infections can be treated by improving wound cleansing and administering short courses of oral antibiotics [5]. Severe complications, such as deep tissue infection and osteomyelitis, may occur in up to 4% of cases [6,7]
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