title: The use of Kirschner wires in diaphyseal fractures of the forearm.
abstract: This paper reports a case history in which a diaphysial radius fracture was treated by internal fixation with a spade tipped Kirschner wire. After one year, attempted removal of the spade tipped K-wire was unsuccessful. It is recommended that trocar tipped K-wire be used in patients with delicate bones and in bones of children.
authors: H J
authors: HJ
authors: Gyrtrup
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Fosse
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary; D006801:Humans; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery*