Pins

Orthopedic Implants and Instruments for Pins

Pins are used in the fixation of fractures where minimal bone and soft tissue damage are involved. Pins provide provisional fixation, leaving room for the placement of additional hardware. The provisional fixation is planned to avoid faulty permanent fixation. Depending on the diameter, pins may also be used as guide-wires for cannulated screw fixation. Wires are used in the fixation of fractures in which loading is minimal. Wires are easier to bend, so they are supplemented with other immobilisation devices where necessary. Pin or wire fixation is mostly used for fractures of the Phalanges, Metacarpals, Metatarsals, Proximal Humerus and Distal Humerus.