Unusual Complication of Kirschner-Wire-Fixation of Carpo-Metacarpal Joint of the Thumb
Date
1982-10
Authors
Haque, Izhar Ui, Creator
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Publisher
Medical Journal of Zambia
Abstract
A rare case of injury to the flexor tendons of index finger during Kirschnei-wit-e-fixation of the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb, is described. The case is being reported for the greater awareness of such hazards. The need for the due care and exact technique during similar procedures in the hand is emphasised.
Description
The article describes a rare case of injury to the flexor tendons of index finger during Kirschner.-wire-fixation of the carpo-metacarpal joint of the thumb.
Keywords
Kirschner-Wire-Fixation , Carpo-Metacarpal
Citation
Haque, I.U. (1982). Unusual Complication of Kirschner-Wire-Fixation of Carpo-Metacarpal Joint of the Thumb. Medical Journal of Zambia