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Major and minor complications
| Major complications | Minor complications |
|---|---|
| Non-union | Superficial infection |
| (Symptomatic) malunion | Pain after 6 months |
| Implant fracture (breakout) | Temporary brachial plexus lesion |
| Major revision surgery | Hyperaesthesia |
| Deep infection | Plate irritation |
| Refracture after implant removal | Medial TEN protrusion |
| Lateral TEN protrusion | |
| Minor revision surgery (shortening of TEN) |
