title: A simple technique for protecting exposed k wire ends.
abstract: Several techniques have been described for protecting the sharp ends of Kirschner wires intraoperatively. We describe a simple, inexpensive technique, which can be used to protect the ends of the wires both intraoperatively and postoperatively.
authors.affiliation: Birmingham Hand Centre, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, B15 2WB UK ; 19 Old Oak Rd, Birmingham, B38 9AJ UK.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chipp
authors.affiliation: Birmingham Hand Centre, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, B15 2WB UK.
authors.forename: O G
authors.initials: OG
authors.lastname: Titley
keywords: External fixator; Fracture; K wire; Protection