Intrathoracic Migration of a Steinman Pin after Glenohumeral Fixation—The Journey Continues

Ellen Deleus, Tine Grégoir, Boris Robic, Urbain Mees, Carl Dierickx, Gerrit De Wachter, Marc Hendrikx

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium;.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium;.
Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium..

DOI: 10.4236/ojts.2013.33016                

Abstract

We report the case of a 71-year-old woman, who was treated for intrathoracic migration of a Steinman pin, after glenohumeral fixation of an instable dislocation. A thoracotomy was necessary to retrieve the pin. We believe this case can be a reminder of the risks of transarticular fixation around the shoulder. A review of the literature shows very little information regarding glenohumeral pinning.

Keywords

Glenohumeral Dislocation; Transarticular Fixation; Migration of Osteosynthetic Material

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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