Kirschner wire — Introduced in 1909 by Martin Kirschner, Kirschner wires or K wires or pins are sterilized, sharpened, smooth stainless steel pins used in orthopaedics and other types of medical and veterinary surgery. They come in different sizes and are used to … Wikipedia
Kirschner wire splint — see under wire … Medical dictionary
Kirschner — is a surname, and may refer to:* Aloisia Kirschner, a novelist * Ann Kirschner, an academic and author * David Kirschner, a film and television producer * Diana Kirschner, a psychologist * Jana Kirschner, a Slovak singer * Marc Kirschner, a… … Wikipedia
K wire — Kirschner wire … Medical dictionary
K wire — • Kirschner wire … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
wire — Slender and pliable rod or thread of metal. arch w. SYN: archwire. guide w. See guidewire. Kirschner w. an apparatus for skeletal traction in long bone … Medical dictionary
K-WIRE — Kirschner wire (Medical » Physiology) … Abbreviations dictionary
Kirschner — Martin, German surgeon, 1879–1942. See K. apparatus, K. wire … Medical dictionary
Kirschner apparatus — see under wire … Medical dictionary
apparatus — 1. A collection of instruments adapted for a special purpose. 2. An instrument made up of several parts. 3. [TA] A group or system of glands, ducts, blood vessel s, muscles, or other anatomic structures involved in the performance of some… … Medical dictionary
