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Table 3 Complications in the two groups

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 (%)

Number

Percentage (%)

Pin tract infection

9

39.1%

12

34.3%

Delayed union

2

8.7%

2

5.7%

Joint stiffness

1

4.3%

2

5.7%

Total

12

 

16

 

Total patients affected

8

 

11

 

Complication rate

34.8%

 

31.4%