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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em Inglês
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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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Assunto principal:
Patela
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Cirurgia Geral
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Fatores de Tempo
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Ferimentos e Lesões
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Fios Ortopédicos
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Diagnóstico por Imagem
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Radiografia
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Migração de Corpo Estranho
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Falha de Equipamento
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Fraturas Ósseas
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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