Post-operative infections are common in many orthopedic procedures. The leading causes of post-operative infections are inadequate care, insertion of infected implants and wound mismanagement. A new study has shed light on the management, bacteriology, and complications involving Kirschner wire in orthopedic surgery. Kirschner wires have been in used since 1909. They are pins and wires of different sizes which are used to hold the fragments of bones together.
They also work as an anchor to skeletal traction. Since Kirschner wires often pass through skin and bones, they are also responsible for infections by providing passage to bacteria. The new study published was aimed to describe factors such as the presentation, bacteriology, risk factors, and complications of Kirschner wire infections in pediatrics. The scientists performed a retrospective study and considered patients who were…
