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Complications according to fixation methods
| Complications | Intramedullary locking nail | Locking plate | Total, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infection | 2 | 5 | 7 (27) |
| Pure nonunion | 0 | 2 | 2 (8) |
| Pure malunion | 0 | 3 | 3 (11.5) |
| Device failure | 1 | 2 | 3 (11.5) |
| Complex complications | |||
| Infection with other complications | 1 | 3 | 4 (15) |
| Infection with nonunion | 2 | 0 | 2 (8) |
| Infection with malunion | 1 | 0 | 1 (4) |
| Others | 3 | 1 | 4 (15) |
