Autor: |
Meena Sanjay, Nag Hira Lal, Kumar Senthil, Barwar Nilesh, Mittal Samarth, Singla Amit |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2013 |
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Zdroj: |
Chinese Journal of Traumatology, Vol 16, Iss 3, Pp 186-188 (2013) |
Druh dokumentu: |
article |
ISSN: |
1008-1275 |
Popis: |
【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 bro-ken 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 clini-cal symptoms. Close clinical and radiological follow-up af-ter internal fixation to identify the presence of hardware breakage or movement and removal of wires once fracture has united can avert such complications. Key words: Patella; Fracture fixation, internal; Bone wires |
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