Kirschner wire The Kirschner wire is a thin metal pin with a trocar tip made of implant steel or titanium, which is used in orthopaedics for the temporary stabilisation of bone fragments, joints and bones. The Kirschner wire is inserted into the bone through the skin using a minimally invasive technique and is used for fixation or as a guide. As the Kirschner wire usually only remains in the bone for a short period of time, usually only a few weeks, it is removed after healing.
Applications and functions of the Kirschner wire The Kirschner wire is used to stabilise bone fractures. The Kirschner wire is often used for minor bone fractures, especially in hand and foot surgery, to fix bone fragments in place.
Fixation of joints: They can also be used for the temporary fixation of small joints.
Guide wire or Kirschner wire for fixation: The Kirschner wire is used to guide screws or to fix implants.
Size and shape of Kirschner wires. Micromed offers Kirschner wires in various diameters from 0.6 mm to 3.0 mm and in lengths from 65 mm to 900 mm to meet the requirements of specific applications.
The Kirschner wire was developed by Dr Martin Kirschner and has been used for the surgical treatment of fractures since 1920.
