J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1994 Aug;29(4):1264-1267. 10.4055/jkoa.1994.29.4.1264.

Migration of Kirschner-wires from the Acromioclavicular joint into the Neck: Report of 2 cases

• You JW
• Ha SH
• Lee SH
• Pyo YB
• Shin DM

• KMID: 2423200
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1994.29.4.1264

Abstract

Kirschner-wires and pins are used for the intenal fixation of the acromioclavicular joint. Many surgeons are aware of the tendency of these appliances to migrate, however, few reports of this complication have appeared in literature. This report concerns two instances of migration K-wires from the acromioclavicular joint into the neck, The potential for K-wires to migrate must be recogniged, and more frequent postoperative radiographic studies performed after the insertion of such pins to permit earlier detection of bony resorption and migration. Thereby permitting earlier removal. In cases of young adult, the wires must be removed as soon as the desired theurapeutic results have been obtained.

Keyword

Acromioclavicular joints; Treatment; Complication; Migration of K-wires

MeSH Terms

Acromioclavicular Joint*
Humans
Neck*
Surgeons
Young Adult