The intra-articular migration of the broken wire: a rare complication of circumferential wiring in patellar fractures.

  • Y. J. Chen*
  • , C. C. Wu
  • , R. W. Hsu
  • , C. H. Shih
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Patellar fractures are frequently encountered in emergency situations. With proper treatment, the outcome is usually favorable. This study focuses on a rare complication of circumferential wiring in a case of patellar fracture treated by open reduction. A technical error which may have caused this complication is analyzed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)276-279
Number of pages4
JournalChang Gung Medical Journal
Volume17
Issue number3
StatePublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes

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