Fig. 3From: The use of bidirectional rapid reductor in minimally invasive treatment of bicondylar tibial plateau fractures: preliminary radiographic and clinical resultsTwo 2.5 mm Kirschner wires were firstly inserted through distal tibia and superior femoral condyle (a), each Kirschner wire was attached to a traction bow (b), The carbon fiber rod connected the proximal traction bow to the scaffold which straddled the lower leg (c), the distal traction bow was attached to the rotary handle located on the scaffold (d)Back to article page