Medical on Instagram: "Definition of K-Wire Stabilization K-Wire (Kirschner wire) stabilization is a surgical technique used to fix and stabilize bone fractures. Thin metal wires called K-wires are inserted through the skin into the bone to hold bone fragments in the correct position during healing. This is a temporary form of fixation that is usually used for small bones (such as those in the hand, wrist, or foot). K-wire removal is the process of removing the K-wires after the bone has healed