Delayed migration of K-wire into popliteal fossa used for tension band wiring of patellar fracture / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
;
(6): 186-188, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-325714
ABSTRACT
Breakage of K-wires and stainless steel wires which are used for fracture fixation is not uncommon, but migration is rare. We report a case of migration of broken K-wire used for patella tension band wiring to the popliteal fossa. The broken hardware was removed surgically. We would like to suggest that K-wire and wire fixation used for treatment of patellar fractures can migrate into the posterior compartment of the knee and cause clinical symptoms. Close clinical and radiological follow-up after internal fixation to identify the presence of hardware breakage or movement and removal of wires once fracture has united can avert such complications.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Patella
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General Surgery
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Time Factors
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Wounds and Injuries
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Bone Wires
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Radiography
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Foreign-Body Migration
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Equipment Failure
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Fractures, Bone
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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