TABLE 3.
Complications by Screw Diametera
| Complication | 4.5-mm Screws (n = 115) | 3.5-mm Screws (n = 38) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≥1 complication | 61 (53) | 10 (26) | .004 |
| Reoperation | 37 (32) | 1 (2.6) | <.001 |
| Delayed union | 31 (27) | 4 (11) | .045 |
| Painful hardware | 31 (27) | 1 (2.6) | .001 |
| Deep vein thrombosis | 4 (3.5) | 0 (0.0) | .573 |
| Clinical nonunion | 3 (2.6) | 0 (0.0) | .574 |
| Delayed range of motion | 2 (1.7) | 1 (2.6) | >.999 |
| Sensory deficit | 1 (0.9) | 2 (5.3) | .153 |
| Wound breakdown | 1 (0.9) | 2 (5.3) | .153 |
| Broken screw | 1 (0.9) | 0 (0.0) | >.999 |
| Fascial hernia | 1 (0.9) | 0 (0.0) | >.999 |
| Hematoma | 1 (0.9) | 0 (0.0) | >.999 |
| Quadriceps dysfunction | 1 (0.9) | 0 (0.0) | >.999 |
| Tibial fracture | 1 (0.9) | 0 (0.0) | >.999 |
aData are shown as n (%).