Temporarily fixed proximally and distally with K-wires. Temporarily fixed proximally and distally with K-wires. View the embedded image gallery online at: https://www.zbinetworkemea.com/fracture/index.php/treatment-example/vancouver-b1-simple/item/117-preliminary-fixation#sigProId77d77b30ed 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.