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Complications
| Complication | Type II | Type IIIA | Type IIIB | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pin tract infections | ||||
| Grade 2 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 22 |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| Grade 4 | - | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Pain | 3 | 3 | 9 | 15 |
| Decreased knee flexion | - | - | 3 | 3 |
| Knee extensor lag | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Restricted ankle ROM | - | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Eczematous reaction | 1 | 1 | - | 2 |
| Retained IM rod | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Limb length discrepancy (>1 cm) | - | - | 2 | 2 |
ROM range of motion, IM intramedullary
