Delayed migration of K-wire into popliteal fossa used for tension band wiring of patellar fracture
【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...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2013-06-01
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Series: | Chinese Journal of Traumatology |
Online Access: | http://www.cjtrauma.com/apps/ojs/index.php/cjt/article/view/412 |