{"id":1236,"date":"2020-09-08T12:06:40","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T12:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surgicalholdings.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1236"},"modified":"2023-08-09T14:55:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T14:55:08","slug":"orthopaedic-instruments-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surgicalholdings.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/09\/orthopaedic-instruments-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Orthopaedic Instruments: 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As with lots of specialities, orthopaedics<\/a> can be split into elective and trauma. All procedures will involve working with bone, however, the focus now is often on tissue preservation \u2013 to aid patient recovery.  Orthopaedic surgery can be hard work and long hours. But it can be very creative \u2013 sometimes you will see some very innovative solutions to help treat a patient.  Surgeons often need to think on their feet and work out what surgical instrument sets<\/a> work together to best fix a fracture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are lots of manufacturer-specific sets in orthopaedics (for example a branded knee or shoulder replacement set, or trauma plating set.)  These are often used and complimented by generic sets \u2013 as some instruments can help with the preparation of the surgical area.  In this blog we will look at some orthopaedic instruments, what their basic functions are and how they can often work together to help treat patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

K Wires<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The term \u201cK wires\u201d is short for \u201cKirschner wires<\/a>.\u201d  These have many uses and come in a number of lengths, widths and styles (threaded, partially threaded or plain.)  Commonly used in orthopaedic surgery, they can aid the reduction of fractures, hold fragments in place before fixation or can even be used as an implant and left in place to hold fractures together.  K wires are a single-use item and are available sterile packed.  When using k-wires with drills \u2013it is important to ensure they are inserted correctly.  If they are not straight, they can cause further damage when inserted, or even snap off inside a patient as circular motion passes through the straight metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our K-wires are available sterile packed, so they arrive in the very best condition and are safe for patients.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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