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Reason for revision procedure
| Reason for revision fixation (5 patients) | Time postoperatively |
|---|---|
| Plate with 2 screws displaced immediately postoperatively; revised to 6-hole plate | 3 days |
| Screw breakage with subsequent displacement | 6 months |
| Recurrent injury (horse-riding) | 12 months |
| Posterior nonunion and loose symphyseal plates (2 patients) | 12 + 18 months |
