RESUMEN
Most supracondylar fractures of the humerus can be treated by closed methods. Open reduction and internal fixation by wires or pins are indicated in a difficult fracture (Kekomaki et al 1984) or in vascular injury following the fracture. This fixation should be temporary and removed immediately upon obtaining the desired purpose. To increase surgeons awareness of inadvertently leaving the implant for too long, we are reporting an unusual complication of migration of the Kirschner wire resulting in late ulnar nerve injury.
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Adolescente , Hilos Ortopédicos/efectos adversos , Fijación Interna de Fracturas/efectos adversos , Humanos , Fracturas del Húmero/cirugía , Masculino , Factores de Tiempo , Nervio Cubital/lesionesRESUMEN
Twenty-three patients with 32 congenital rigid clubfeet treated by posteromedial release were reviewed after a follow-up averaging 33 months. The feet were assessed both clinically and radiologically; a satisfactory result was obtained in 17 feet inspite of residual deformity of forefoot adduction. Early operation and adequate postoperative immobilisation were major factors in contributing to a satisfactory result.