title: Acetabular penetration of sliding screw.
abstract: Case report of disengagement of sliding screw from the plate and penetration through the acetabulum into the pelvic cavity. The mechanism was probably technical failure in combination with osteoporosis and a new trauma in the region. We find that it is possible to remove the screw through the old incision, but the patient should be prepared for laparotomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Svendborg Hospital, Denmark.
authors.forename: H G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Johnannsen
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Krebs
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum / Q000293:injuries*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D012086:Reoperation; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology*