From: Intraoperative acute correction versus postoperative gradual correction for tibial shaft fractures with multiplanar posttraumatic deformities using the hexapod external fixator
Group I
Group II
Complications
Number
Percentage (%)
Pin tract infection
9
39.1%
12
34.3%
Delayed union
2
8.7%
5.7%
Joint stiffness
1
4.3%
Total
16
Total patients affected
8
11
Complication rate
34.8%
31.4%