Re: the search for the optimal placement of percutaneous K-wires in the digits of the hand.

摘要

K-wire fixation is associated with a number of complications (pin-site infection, loosening, migration, nerve, tendon or vascular injury, osteomyelitis, mal-union or non-union), some of which may be reduced by the optimal percutaneous placement of wires in areas of minimal skin excursion on movement. We aimed to quantify skin movement in the digits to try and identify areas where skin movement was minimal on full flexion and extension of the digits.