Table 1.

Complications and their related scores in tibial shaft fractures after operation.

Complications	Scores
Osteomyelitis and infected nonunion	89
Neurovascular disorders	88
Nonunion	63
Refractures, device failure	62
Deep infection	50
Shortening of limb	41
Delayed union	34
Compartment syndrome	33
Need to open reduction and big incision	32
Additional operations	32
Malalignment	31
Limitation in knee ROM	21
Wound dehiscence	20
Limitation in ankle ROM	19
Pain in afflicted limb	17
Cellulites	14