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.
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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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Asunto principal:
Rótula
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Cirugía General
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Factores de Tiempo
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Heridas y Lesiones
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Hilos Ortopédicos
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Diagnóstico por Imagen
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Radiografía
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Migración de Cuerpo Extraño
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Falla de Equipo
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Fracturas Óseas
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Año:
2013
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Artículo
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