Table 4.
Complications overview
| General complication | Count | Revision |
|---|---|---|
| DVT | 3 | |
| Pneumonia | 1 | |
| Sub-total | 4 | 0 |
| Local complication | ||
| Haematoma | 1 | 1 |
| Superficial infection | 6 | |
| Deep infection | 2 | 2 |
| Motor deficit | 4 | |
| Sub-total | 13 | 3 |
| Other complication | ||
| Three-stage thrombosis left | 1 | 1 |
| Non-union (incl. one deep infection) | 3 | 3 |
| Restricted movement due to screw (lag screw) > pain | 1 | 1 |
| Subsidence of lateral plateau, revision plate medial | 1 | 1 |
| Fracture reposition + osteosynthesis with Palacos | 1 | 1 |
| Sub-total | 7 | 6a |
| Total | 24 in 22 patients (25.6 %) | 9 (10 %) |
a Infected non-union counted as deep infection