Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound enhances callus consolidation in distraction osteogenesis of the tibia by the technique of lengthening over the nail procedure

Table 4 Comparison of complications between the two groups

Complication	LIPUS group (N = 30)	Control group (N = 30)	P-value*
Ankle equinus	5	4	0.739
Impending compartment syndrome	1	0
Peroneal nerve irritation	0	0
Fibula related	0	1
Regenerate fracture	0	0
Nonunion	0	0
LIPUS-related	0

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