title: Buried Kirschner wire fixation in digital fusion.
abstract: There have been many methods utilized to fixate the proximal interphalangeal joints of the lesser digits for osseous fusion. The authors present a clinical retrospective review of a new alternative of buried Kirschner wire fixation. A review of forty-six Kirschner wires (30 cases) is presented.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Creighton
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Blustein
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery*