Broken guidewire retrieval from the hip joint: A case report. (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Garabadi, Mohanrao; O'Brien, Shaun
• Is Part Of: Trauma case reports. Volume 35(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: Guide wire failure -- Breakage -- Reamer -- PFNA -- Nailing; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Traumatology -- Periodicals; 617.1005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2021.100512
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-6440

Abstract

Abstract: Hardware breakage during orthopaedic surgery especially closed intramedullary nailing is a nightmare for orthopaedic surgeons. During hip fracture surgery a mechanical failure of the guidewire or the reamer poses an additional risk of intrapelvic migration and neurovascular or visceral injury which can lead to devastating complications and litigation. We report a case of removal of the broken guidewire using a cannulated reamer & discectomy forceps and recommend some suggestions for prevention of this catastrophe.