Buried versus exposed Kirschner wires following fixation of hand fractures: l clinician and patient surveys
<strong>Background:</strong> Fractures of the metacarpals and phalanges are common. Placement of Kirschner wires (K-wires) is the most common form of surgical fixation. After placement, a key decision is whether to bury the end of a K-wire or leave it protruding from the skin (exposed)....
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格式: | Journal article |
語言: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Health
2018
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