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Sequential Intra-articular Migration of Broken Circumferential Wire Fragments Following Patellar Surgery: A Case
Yudai Yano1, Kimitaka Nakamura1, Takahiro Hamada1
1Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyushu Central Hospital, Fukuoka, JPN.
Cureus
|July 27, 2026
Summary
Broken cerclage wires can migrate into the knee joint, causing cartilage damage. This case highlights the rare complication of wire migration after patellar fracture surgery, emphasizing the need for improved surgical techniques.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Cerclage compression wiring (CCW) is standard for transverse patellar fractures.
- Hardware breakage is a known complication, but intra-articular wire migration is rare.