Abstract
The insertion of Kirschner wires has been associated with the risk of needlestick type injury from the sharp ends of the metal wire. We describe an alternative way of bending the K-wire after its insertion. The K-wire is inserted into the bony fragments. The protruding part of the K-wire is covered with a stainless-steel ‘Poole’ suction device (readily found on any general surgical set), thus preventing accidental injury. This will also act as a lever facilitating bending the tip into position. The technique is simple, safe and allows the surgeon to complete the operation in a protected manner.
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