title: Migration of Kirschner wires used for rigid noncompressive fixation of the mandibular sagittal split osteotomy: report of four cases.
abstract: Four instances of migration of Kirschner wires have been reported in patients in whom bilateral mandibular sagittal splits were stabilized with rigid noncompressive pin fixation. Three of these cases demonstrated gross pin migration, and the fourth showed significant symptoms due to the loosening and extrusion of the Kirschner wires. Although this technique produces good clinical results, migration of the pins is a problem.
authors.affiliation: Leeds University, England.
authors.forename: C V
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Lansley
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Goldberg
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: DeGould
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: DiStefano
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001864:Bone Wires / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*