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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
PubMed
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.

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