Table 3 Overview of the occurrence of complications regarding deep infections in the operative patients care. A total collective rate of 2.7% versus 16.7% could be observed, representing a low complication rate in the minimally invasive treatment. The modified technique showed that severe wound complications are less likely to occur after the minimally invasive procedure compared to ORIF or/and additional KW
Year | Deep infection - MIT | Deep infection - ORIF + KW | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N | % per year | N | % per year | N | |
2007 | 1 | 5.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 |
2008 | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 4.5% | 1 |
2009 | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 3.3% | 1 |
2010 | 1 | 4.0% | 1 | 4.0% | 2 |
2011 | 1 | 4.0% | 1 | 4.0% | 2 |
2012 | 1 | 4.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 |
2013 | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 4.5% | 1 |
2014 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
2015 | 1 | 5.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 |
Total | 5 | 2.7% | 5 | 16.7% | 10 |