Clinical Application
This extension bow provides an offset connection point for Kirschner wires (K-wires) used in external fixation. It is commonly used in hand, wrist and small-bone trauma to maintain reduction, length and alignment while allowing soft-tissue access and wound care. The bow enables surgeons to convert percutaneous K-wire fixation into a supported external construct for temporary stabilization during definitive care or staged reconstruction.
Design & Configuration
The bow geometry creates an accessible, offset attachment that keeps external hardware clear of soft tissues and dressing while providing rigid anchoring for clamps or connecting elements. Its shape helps distribute loads from K-wires into the external frame and offers a predictable working distance from the bone, which aids in pin-tract care and operative ergonomics. The simple, single-piece configuration streamlines intraoperative assembly and removal.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Kirschner extension bow (external fixation accessory)
- Model / size: 200 x 155 mm
- Configuration: Bow-shaped extension for attachment to K-wires and external fixator components
- Clinical use: Temporary skeletal stabilization for hand, wrist and small-bone fractures
- Construction: Corrosion-resistant surgical stainless steel
- Reusable: Designed for repeated clinical use
Material & Construction
Constructed from corrosion-resistant surgical stainless steel to support repeated clinical use. The single-piece bow minimizes crevices and facilitates cleaning and sterilization consistent with standard instrument reprocessing protocols.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.
Brand Comparison
Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.
Availability & Returns
- In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
- Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
- Returns: 30-day return policy