Intra-abdominal migration of a k-wire during revision total hip arthroplasty

Revision total hip arthroplasty in the setting of severe acetabular bone loss is a challenging problem that is becoming more common. Kirschner wires are often used during acetabular revision for temporary fixation of trial components. We describe an intraoperative migration of a Kirschner wire throu...

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Main Authors: Kevin T. Hug, MD, Navin D. Fernando, MD, FRCS(C)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-03-01
Series:Arthroplasty Today
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344116300516