Intrapelvic pin migration after Salter innominate osteotomy and laparoscopic removal
- 1 November 2013
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) in Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B
- Vol. 22 (6), 533-535
- https://doi.org/10.1097/bpb.0b013e32836422a0
Abstract
Although there are many methods for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip, Salter innominate osteotomy is a surgical technique presently used successfully worldwide. However, several complications can be found after Salter innominate osteotomy. Kirschner (K) wire migration into the pelvic cavity is not a common occurrence and is also rarely reported in the literature. Here, we report the case of a patient who was admitted to the emergency department of our hospital with acute abdominal pain because of K wire migration into the pelvis. We recommend bending the proximal end of the K wires or using threaded K wires to prevent this complication.Keywords
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