A new guard for Kirschner wires.
Means of providing adequate protective cover for Kirschner wires protruding through the skin were investigated. A new guard was developed which satisfactorily abolishes the difficulties associated with other forms of cover.
D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D009983:Orthopedic Equipment; D014034:Toes / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*