title: Thermal osteonecrosis complicating Steinmann pin insertion in plastic surgery.
abstract: Two typical cases of thermal osteonecrosis due to Steinmann pin insertion are presented. Using proper technique, including predrilling or the use of a hand drill, can eliminate the high morbidity problem.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001858:Bone Nails / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery