Publications by authors named "Karthikeyan Parthasarathy Iyengar"
Cerclage wiring may be used to optimize the stability of intramedullary nail or plate fixations in comminuted proximal femoral fractures, periprosthetic fractures, and other selected cases. In this article, we presented a novel case of iatrogenic sciatic nerve entrapment from cerclage wiring used to supplement intramedullary nail fixation. We also illustrate and highlight the role of ultrasound in assessing the sciatic nerve to make a timely diagnosis.
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- A 24-year-old male presented with a swollen wrist following a road traffic accident, leading to the discovery of fractures and an intra-articular lipoma through imaging.
- The case highlights the need for medical professionals to consider intra-articular lipomas in their diagnosis of soft-tissue tumors in the hand and wrist, despite their rarity.