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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Main Authors: Meena Sanjay, Nag Hira Lal, Kumar Senthil, Barwar Nilesh, Mittal Samarth, Singla Amit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-06-01
Series:Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Online Access:http://www.cjtrauma.com/apps/ojs/index.php/cjt/article/view/412