A NEW FORCEPS FOR BENDING KIRSCHNER WIRES: TECHNICAL NOTE
Burak TUNA
Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Servisi, Çarşamba Devlet Hastanesi, Çarşamba-Samsun
Keywords: Kirschner Wire, Interosseous Fixation, Bending Forceps.
Abstract
Introduction: A new forceps is designed for bending the free ends of the Kirschner wires after interosseous fixation. Materials and
Methods: The bending forceps is made from steel and designed for Kirschner wires of diameter 1, 1.5, 2, 2,5, 3 mm.
Results: It was used in 20 different operations in 5 months without any problems.
Conclusion: The new bending forceps reduces the risk of symptomatic prominence of the Kirschner wires, skin breakdown and infection. The main purpose of designing the new bending forceps is to prevent any movements during the bending of the Kirschner wires.