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Table 3 Overview of the complications following fracture treatment for each plating system (DePuy Synthes® vs. Medartis® Aptus Elbow)

From: Polyaxial locking plates in treating distal humeral fractures: a comparative randomized trial for clinical outcome

Complication

DePuy Synthes® VA-LCP

Medartis® Aptus Elbow

Non-union

0

2

Secondary fracture dislocation

1

0

Nerve injuries

1

0

Infections

0

0

Heterotopic ossifications

1

1