K-wire removal

Removal of K-wires after a fracture / bony infury (e.g. from the finger, wrist, elbow, knee)

Speciality Orthopaedics, Paediatrics
Urgency elective
Duration 5 min to 20 min
Blood Loss minimal
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic
Anaesthesia II Sedation
Pain mild (+)
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours)
Full Recovery 2 to 5 days
Additional Info anaesthesia often not necessary in adults, paediatric cases often under general anaesthesia

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