Intrapelvic pin migration after Salter innominate osteotomy and laparoscopic removal: a case report

J Pediatr Orthop B. 2013 Nov;22(6):533-5. doi: 10.1097/BPB.0b013e32836422a0.

Abstract

Although there are many methods for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip, Salter innominate osteotomy is a surgical technique presently used successfully worldwide. However, several complications can be found after Salter innominate osteotomy. Kirschner (K) wire migration into the pelvic cavity is not a common occurrence and is also rarely reported in the literature. Here, we report the case of a patient who was admitted to the emergency department of our hospital with acute abdominal pain because of K wire migration into the pelvis. We recommend bending the proximal end of the K wires or using threaded K wires to prevent this complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Nails / adverse effects*
  • Bone Wires / adverse effects
  • Child, Preschool
  • Device Removal / methods*
  • Female
  • Foreign-Body Migration / diagnostic imaging
  • Foreign-Body Migration / surgery*
  • Hip Dislocation, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Dislocation, Congenital / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Osteotomy / adverse effects*
  • Osteotomy / methods
  • Pelvis*
  • Radiography