Title of article
Intra-Pelvic Penetration of Broken Guide Wire during Fixation of Hip Fracture: Presentation of a Case and Review of Literature
Author/Authors
Sadighi, Mehrdad Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Shohada Tajrish Hospital - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Jafari Kafiabadi, Meisam Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Shohada Tajrish Hospital - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Biglari, Farsad Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Shohada Tajrish Hospital - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Chehrassan, Mohammad reza Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Shohada Tajrish Hospital - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Karami, Amin Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Shohada Tajrish Hospital - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Ebrahimpour, Adel Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Shohada Tajrish Hospital - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran
Pages
3
From page
31
To page
33
Abstract
Background: The application of a cannulated device is a widely used fixation method for hip fractures. Although the breakage of the guide wire during this procedure is an uncommon complication, migration of the broken fragment might be catastrophic.
Case Report: We presented a case of intertrochanteric fracture with breakage of the lag screw guide wire in the acetabulum during fixation with cephalomedullary nail. The broken fragment was located with computed tomography (CT) scan and removed through Stoppa approach.
Conclusion: We found the Stoppa approach a safe and useful method for extracting the intra-pelvic broken guide wire.
Keywords
Hip Fractures , Orthopedic Fixation Device , Intraoperative Complication , Bone Pins , Bone Screws
Journal title
Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma
Serial Year
2021
Record number
2717405
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