Kirschner wire
noun
Kirsch·ner wire
ˈkərsh-nər-ˌwīr 
: metal wire inserted through bone and used to achieve internal traction or immobilization of bone fractures
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“Kirschner wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Kirschner%20wire. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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