Percutaneous pinning
Percutaneous Pinning
Percutaneous pinning (/pɜːrˈkjuːtəniəs pɪnɪŋ/) is a medical procedure used to stabilize fractures by inserting pins through the skin into the bone.
Etymology
The term "percutaneous" is derived from the Latin words "per" meaning through and "cutis" meaning skin. "Pinning" refers to the use of pins or wires in the procedure.
Procedure
In a percutaneous pinning procedure, the surgeon inserts thin, metal pins through the skin and into the bone on either side of the fracture. The pins are then secured outside the skin with a device called an external fixator. This procedure is often used for fractures that are difficult to stabilize, such as those in the wrist or elbow.
Related Terms
- External Fixator: A surgical device used to stabilize bone and soft tissue at a distance from the operative or injury focus. They provide unobstructed access to the relevant skeletal and soft tissue structures for their initial assessment and also for secondary interventions needed to restore bony continuity and a functional soft tissue cover.
- Fracture: A break in the continuity of the bone. It is defined by the disruption of the normal architecture of the bone.
- Orthopedic Surgery: The branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.
See Also
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
- Closed Reduction Internal Fixation (CRIF)
- Intramedullary Nailing
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Percutaneous pinning
- Wikipedia's article - Percutaneous pinning
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