Table 4 Overview of complications following fracture treatment for both groups
From: Is early full weight bearing safe following locking plate ORIF of distal fibula fractures?
Plating System | minor complications | major complications | |
|---|---|---|---|
DePuy Synthes® | Total | 4 (16%) | 2 (8%) |
swelling and redness | 2 (8%) | ||
deep vein thrombosis | 1 (4%) | ||
superficial infection | 1 (4%) | ||
deep wound infection | 2 (8%) | ||
Newclip Technics® Active ankle system | Total | 2 (10%) | 1 (5%) |
skin irritations by the implant | 2 (10%) | ||
deep wound infection | 1 (5%) |