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Table 2 Complications in the different groups

From: Bioresorbable implants vs. Kirschner-wires in the treatment of severely displaced distal paediatric radius and forearm fractures – a retrospective multicentre study

Complications (No, %)

KWI Group

BR Group

KWII. Group

Minor (total)

10 (25)

2 (6.6667)

10 (41.6667)

Skin irritation

5 (12.5)

0

1 (4.1667)

Dislocation (within limits of remodelling)

5 (12.5)

2 (6.6667)

9 (37.5)

Maior (total)

2 (5)

0

0

Dislocation (requiring intervention)

1 (2.5)

0

0

Extensor pollicis longus injury (related to primary intervention)

1 (2.5)

0

0

No complications (total)

28 (70)

28 (93.3333)

14 (58.3333)