A method of evaluating possible pin penetration in slipped capital femoral epiphysis using a cannulated internal fixation device.
A technique that utilizes a newly designed cannulated screw with injection of radiographic dye through the screw cannula provides a reliable and practical method for detection and avoidance of pin penetration when operating on slipped capital femoral epiphyses. Adoption of this method minimizes the possibility of poor results occurring as a consequence of internal fixation.
D001858:Bone Nails; D001863:Bone Screws; D004839:Epiphyses, Slipped / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005270:Femur Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography