From: Distraction by a monotube fixator to achieve limb lengthening: predictive factors for tibia trauma
Complications | Frequency (%) | Chi-Square X 2 | Significant level (p value) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Intra operative | Iatrogenic fracture | 4.0 (11.1) | 0.090 | 0.343 |
Post operative | Pin tract infection | 32.0 (88.9) | 26.10 | 0.002 |
Osteomyelitis | 5.0 (13.9) | |||
Equines | 19.0 (52.8) | |||
Out toeing | 2.0 (5.6) | |||
Knee stiffness | 12.0 (33.3) | |||
Malunion | 10.0 (27.8) | |||
Premature consolidation | 2.0 (5.6) | |||
Disuse atrophy | 30.0 (83.7) | |||
Sudeck atrophy | 1.0 (2.8) |