Thermal osteonecrosis complicating Steinmann pin insertion in plastic surgery.
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.
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