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[K-wire migration 28 years after operation].

John O'Callaghan¹, Luit Penninga, Michael Skettrup

¹johnoc83@gmail.com.

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Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Late K-wire migration occurred 28 years post-insertion in a patient undergoing hip revision surgery. This case highlights the unpredictable nature of retained K-wires, even decades later.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

K-wires (Kirschner wires) are commonly used orthopedic implants for fracture fixation and bone stabilization.
Retained K-wires can pose long-term risks, including migration and associated complications.

Observation:

A 64-year-old woman experienced migration of two K-wires inserted 28 years prior in her right pelvic bone.
The migrated K-wires were found in the contralateral abdomen and the right gluteus maximus.
K-wire removal was successfully performed without complications.

Findings:

This case demonstrates the potential for delayed K-wire migration long after initial insertion.
The recent cemented cup revision surgery may have been a triggering factor for the K-wire migration.
This represents the first reported instance of K-wire migration linked to aseptic loosening following cup revision.

Implications:

The unpredictability of retained K-wire behavior necessitates long-term patient monitoring.
Surgeons should consider the potential for delayed migration when retaining K-wires, especially in revision arthroplasty.
Further research is needed to understand the biomechanical factors contributing to late K-wire migration.