Migration of a Broken Wire to the Popliteal Fossa After the Osteosynthesis of Patella Fracture: A Case Report

ABSTRACT

In the fixation of patellar fractures, wiring techniques including tension band and cerclage wiring have been widely used. Some patients do not want to operation for removal of wire unless mechanical irritation is present. Authors report a case of a patient with migration of a broken wire to the popliteal fossa after the osteosynthesis of patellar fracture.