Management and Outcome of Kirschner Wire-related Osteomyelitis in Pediatric Patients After Treatment of Closed Fracture.
BACKGROUND Kirschner wires are commonly used for percutaneous fixation of closed fractures in children. This arouses the concern of pin site infection. However, only a small part of pin site infections would progress into osteomyelitis. This article specifically analyzes the clinical manifestations, imaging, surgery, a...