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Table 6 The treatment outcomes of complications (all patients)

From: Evaluation of complications associated with bifocal bone transport as treatment for either proximal, intermediate or distal femoral defects caused by infection: outcome analysis of 76 patients

Complication

Number of patients

Treatment

Outcome

Pin tract infection

29 (38.1%)

strengthen dressing change, culture-sensitive oral antibiotics or surgical intervention

Union

Muscle contracture

7 (9.2%)

surgical intervention under spinal anesthesia

Union

Knee joint stiffness

3 (7.9%)

Physical therapy

Union

Axial deviation

13 (17.1%)

surgical intervention under local anesthesia

Union

Delayed union

2 (2.6%)

surgical intervention under general anesthesia

Union

Nonunion

1 (1.3%)

surgical intervention under general anesthesia

Union