X-ray Temporarily fixed proximally with K-wires. X-ray Temporarily fixed proximally with K-wires. Temporary fixation distally and proximally with K-wires Temporary fixation distally and proximally with K-wires View the embedded image gallery online at: https://www.zbinetworkemea.com/fracture/index.php/treatment-example/rorabeck-i-ii-complex/item/152-preliminary-fixation#sigProIde4740eb300 Preliminary Fixation After the plate is inserted it is fixed temporarily with K-wires proximally and distally. Avoid hitting the prosthesis with the K-wire.