What is your experience with permanent, threaded k-wires in rib cartilage grafts placed on the dorsum? Specifically, for those requiring significant augmentation (saddle nose or ethnic). Have you heard of, or experienced, extrusion of these wires, whether due to displacement of the graft, resorption, infection or other? Thank you in advance. Oh, and to the doctor who recommends silastic implants in all replies, please don't bother here. It speaks volumes about your experience.
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November 11, 2013
Answer: My experience is that threaded wires do not last; there are better ways
November 11, 2013
Answer: My experience is that threaded wires do not last; there are better ways