Intrapelvic pin migration after Salter innominate osteotomy and laparoscopic removal: a case report

KARAMAN I., KAFADAR I. H., ÖNER M., HALICI M.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS-PART B, vol.22, no.6, pp.533-535, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/bpb.0b013e32836422a0
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS-PART B
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.533-535
  • Keywords: developmental dysplasia of the hip, Kirschner wire, laparoscopy, migration, KIRSCHNER WIRE, SHOULDER
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

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.