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ArticleTrauma case reports2021

Intrathoracic migration of a K-wire after percutaneous fixation of a proximal humerus fracture.

A J van Hasselt, J Th Hooghof, M R Huizinga, J J A M van Raay

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A J van HasseltDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Martini Hospital, Groningen, the Netherlands.
J Th HooghofDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Martini Hospital, Groningen, the Netherlands.
M R HuizingaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Martini Hospital, Groningen, the Netherlands.
J J A M van RaayDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Martini Hospital, Groningen, the Netherlands.

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Abstract

Proximal humerus fractures are common in elderly patients. Not all patient are fit for major surgery. Percutaneous fixation can be a suitable option though surgeons should be aware of the risks and complications. This case is about a 90-year-old woman with a proximal humerus fracture. After closed anatomical reduction we performed percutaneous K-wire fixation of the humerus fracture with a single K-wire. Five days postoperatively the patient experienced increased pain and dyspnea due to a pneumothorax caused by intrathoracic migration of the K-wire. Percutaneous fixation can be a suitable treatment for low-maintenance and fragile patients but surgeons should act with caution. Multiple threaded K-wires with a bend-free end should be used to reduce the risk for loss of repositioning or migration of the K-wire.

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Kirschner wireMigration of K-wirePercutaneous fixationProximal humerus fracture

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PMID33665318
PMCPMC7907529

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