Does K Wire Have to Always Be Used when Using Rib Cartilage Grafts for Rhinoplasty ?

The essential benefit of a K-wire placed through the core of the rib graft (length-wise) is to prevent the graft from warping over time. One can also use K-wire to fix the graft in place or use any of the other methods described below. The main role of K-wire use is to prevent warping.

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As a quick answer, the K-wire is not a requirement when performing a rib cartilage grafting but some surgeons feel more comfortable using it to minimize possible warping of the graft.

With that perspective, the skills of the surgeon of choice are the focal point when it comes to cartilage grafting during a rhinoplasty; the main idea is to obtain natural-looking commendable results with the ability to be sustained for years without delayed complications.

That being said, please remember that commendable results require an exceptionally skilled surgeon to perform the surgery and settling for anything less than that increases the chances of additional corrective surgeries dramatically.


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Dr. Sajjadian

In short, K wire doesn't have to be used when placing rib cartilage grafting. Some surgeons utilize it more than others, but it certainly isn't a requirement.