Daycare Clinic–Based Internal Fracture Fixation with K-Wire
Care Before the Procedure
- Inform the doctor about allergies and current medications before the procedure.
- Keep the affected limb clean and free from lotions or ointments.
- Arrange transportation as sedation or local anesthesia may impair driving.
- Follow fasting instructions if sedation is planned for the procedure.
Care During the Procedure
- Procedure performed under local anesthesia or mild sedation for comfort.
- Imaging guidance ensures accurate wire placement and fracture alignment.
- Maintain sterile technique to prevent pin-site infection or complications.
- Monitor neurovascular status of fingers or toes during the procedure.
Care After the Procedure
- Clean pin sites regularly to prevent infection and irritation.
- Keep the limb elevated to reduce swelling and discomfort.
- Avoid heavy use of the affected area until advised.
- Follow physiotherapy instructions after wire removal for full mobility.
Eligibility
- Patients with small or joint fractures requiring stable fixation for healing.
- Individuals with fractures of fingers, toes, or small bones needing alignment maintenance.
- People unsuitable for extensive surgery but needing precise percutaneous fixation.
- Patients requiring short-term immobilization with minimal invasive outpatient treatment.
- Inform the doctor about allergies and current medications before the procedure.
- Keep the affected limb clean and free from lotions or ointments.
- Arrange transportation as sedation or local anesthesia may impair driving.
- Follow fasting instructions if sedation is planned for the procedure.
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KIMSHEALTH’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers internationally recognised, multidisciplinary care for all musculoskeletal problems. Using minimally invasive techniques ranging from endoscopic spine surgery to robotic joint replacement, our surgeons develop a treatment plan customised for each patient by working closely with anaesthesia, rehabilitation, and other specialists. We manage complex trauma and fractures with a dedicated 24/7 trauma ICU, provide limb reconstruction (including Ilizarov techniques) and perform microsurgical reimplantation for severe limb injuries. We cover arthroscopy and sports-injury care, hand and microvascular surgery, paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis correction, plus specialist clinics for back pain, osteoporosis and arthritis.
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