Intraspinal K-wire migration after humeral fracture fixation

Percutaneous multiple K-wire fixation for humeral shaft fractures.

Kirschner wire migration from subcapital humeral fracture site, causing hydropneumothorax

Migration of wires or pins around the shoulder is a known complication, though their migration within the chest is uncommon. We report an unusual case of hydropneumothorax due to migration of a bent Kirschner wire from the right proximal humerus in a 63 year-old man. We reviewed his clinical history, physical examination, imaging findings, surgical method and outcome. We also reviewed the liter...

Transolecranon and lateral Kirschner wire fixation for displaced supracondylar humeral fracture in children.

PURPOSE To evaluate the outcome after closed reduction and pinning using a Kirschner wire inserted laterally and another inserted vertically through the olecranon for displaced supracondylar humeral fractures. METHODS 39 boys and 11 girls aged 2 to 12 (mean, 7.27) years underwent closed reduction and pinning using a Kirschner wire inserted laterally and another inserted vertically through the...

Metacarpal shaft fracture fixation with intramedullary k-wire: Surgical and Clinical outcomes

Background: Metacarpal fractures are among the most common fractures. The majority of metacarpal shaft fractures can be treated conservatively. There are numerous indications for operative treatment and various fixation techniques. The purpose of this prospective study was to assess the surgical and clinical outcomes of metacarpal shaft fractures using intramedullary fixation by K-wire (Kirschn...

Fixation of distal radial epiphyseal fracture: Comparison of K-wire and prebent intramedullary nail

OBJECTIVE To compare the use of crossed K-wire and prebent intramedullary nail techniques for the fixation of distal radius metaphyseal fracture in children. METHODS Intraoperative and follow-up data for children with distal radius metaphyseal fracture, treated using crossed K-wire or prebent intramedullary nail fixation, were retrospectively analysed. Patient groups were matched for age, sex...