Kirschner wires or K-wires or pins are sterilized, sharpened, smooth stainless steel pins. Introduced in 1909 by Martin Kirschner, the wires are now widely used in orthopaedics and other types of medical and veterinary surgery. They come in different sizes and are used to hold bone fragments together (pin fixation) or to provide an anchor for skeletal traction. The pins are often driven into the bone through the skin (percutaneous pin fixation) using a power or hand drill. They also form part of the Ilizarov apparatus.

Hammer toes and bunions are common foot problems in the western population. An Iraqi patient chose medical tourism to get this treatment in India.

Neglected elbow dislocations are seen in patients hailing from Africa and Asia. A Nigerian patient with this condition was successfully treated by open reduction and external fixator application

Faster, more efficient recovery after Orthopedic surgery

An animated illustration showing muscles of the forearm

Treatment of pelvic fractures with a dynamic Ilizarov external fixator

When positive, the patient's thumb will flex and adduct.
Production of this reflex is indicative of cervical cord compression or intracranial central nervous system disorders.

DMC Sports Medicine Specialist Gary Gilyard, M.D., uses new OATS Procedure to repair knee injury and get hardcore hockey player back on the ice.

A Dutch patient talks about his knee replacement experience in India. Oxinium knee replacement performed for him by Dr.Venkatachalam of www.kneeindia.com

American Andy received a Birmingham hip resurfacing surgery by Dr.Venkatachalam in Chennai India. The BHR is a highly successful treatment for patients for osteo-arthritis seeking relief from hip arthritis.
Hip resurfacing is offered by Madras Joint Replacement center by Dr.Venkatachalam. Visit http://www.hipsurgery.in

Video shows improvement of gait after a total knee replacement in the same patient. The sideways lurch has been abolished. This was possible by bone grafting and an advanced revision knee system.
Surgery performed at the MJRC, http://www.kneeindia.com/blog
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Severe sideways lurch before a total knee replacement. This is due to late presentation and resultant bone loss.

indicated in Radius and Ulna Fractures

basic circular cast for Radius and Ulna Fractures

Volar Slab Splint for Forearm and Wrist Fractures and Sprains

Pivot Shift test to confirm ACL Injury

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

DMC Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery specialist repairs a youg girl's traumatic spine injury. ~ Detroit Medical Center

Ulnar Gutter Cast

Volar Slab Cast Application