Spinal Canal Migration of a K-Wire Used for Fixation of a Distal Clavicular Fracture.
10.4055/jkoa.2013.48.3.231
- Author:
Byung Ill LEE
1
;
Yong Beom KIM
;
Hyung Suk CHOI
;
Chang Hyun KIM
;
Jung Woo JI
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Soon Chun Hyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea. schkyb@schmc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
distal clavicular fracture;
Kirschner wire;
spinal canal;
migration
- MeSH:
Clavicle;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Male;
Shoulder;
Spinal Canal;
Spinal Cord Injuries
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2013;48(3):231-235
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report on migration of the K-wire, which is used in fixation of a distal clavicular fracture, to the spinal canal. A 39-year-old male was admitted to our hospital with pain in his right shoulder. He had undergone surgery for a right distal clavicular fracture (in another hospital) ten years ago. Plain radiographs showed an old right distal clavicle fracture fixed with three K-wires. One of the three K-wires had broken, and the broken K-wire had migrated to the spinal canal. Fortunately, the patient exhibited no neurological symptoms, however, there was a possibility of fatal complications, such as spinal cord injury. Therefore, we recommend close follow-up for patients who undergo repair of a distal clavicular fracture is fixed using a K-wire, with use of x-ray until the K-wire has been removed.
