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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_III | Pages 81 - 81
1 Feb 2012
PERCUTANEOUS K-WIRE FIXATION FOR DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES: IS THE INFECTION RATE ACCEPTABLE?
Lakshmanan P Ahmed S Dixit V Reed M Sher J
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Background

Percutaneous K-wire fixation is a well-recognised and often performed method of stabilisation for distal radius fractures. However, there is paucity in the literature regarding the infection rate after percutaneous K-wire fixation for distal radius fractures.

Aims

To analyse the rate and severity of infection after percutaneous K-wire fixation for distal radius fractures.