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Complications by type of surgery
| Operative type | Soft-tissue injury or infection | Pain | Nonunion or malunion | Malfixation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screws, n (%) | 5 (13) | 4 (11) | 1 (3) | 0 (0) | 10 (26) |
| Plates, n (%) | 6 (13) | 1 (2) | 0 (0) | 4 (9) | 11 (24) |
| Combination, n (%) | 2 (8) | 9 (36) | 1 (4) | 3 (12) | 15 (60) |
