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Complications according to classification of “PALEY” [n = 30].
| Difficulty | No. of patients | Problem | Obstacles | True complication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superficial pin track infections | 26 | 26 | – | – |
| Residual shortening | 1 | – | 1 | |
| Severe pain | 8 | 8 | – | – |
| Knee contracture | 8 | – | – | 8 |
| Delayed consolidation | 5 | – | 5 | – |
| Angular deformity > 5° | 11 | – | 11 | – |
| Total | 59 | 34 | 17 | 8 |
| Complication rate | 100 | 57.6% | 28.80 | 13.6% |
