These are K wires which are widely used in orthopaedics. They are used to hold bone fragments together or are used to provide an anchor for skeletal traction. #TriviaTuesday
Surgeons' Hall MuseumThis apparatus was first introduced in 1909 however, the objects in the picture are more modern and date from 2004. The larger of the 2 objects pictured id 6.1 cm in length. Any ideas what they are used for? #TriviaTuesday