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Complications and plate removals
| Complication | Number/ time of occurrence (weeks) | Treatment | Deltoid-split | Deltopectoral | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screw perforation | 2/6 1/8 |
Replacement | 3 | – | |
| Head implant looosening | 1/2 1/5 2/6 1/7 1/8 1/9 |
Joint replacement | 5 | 2 | |
| Shaft implant loosening | 2/1 1/4 1/8 |
Osteosynthesis | – | 4 | |
| Deep infection | 1/5 | Plate removal | – | 1 | |
| Sum | 15 | 8 | 7 | 1.000 | |
| Plate removals (wish of patients) | 9 | 8 | 1.000 | ||
