Table 2. Complications of Included Studies in a Meta-analysis of Distal Radius Fractures.
| Complication classification | Incidence, No. (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Operative group (n = 784) | Nonoperative group (n = 861) | |
| Infection | 25 (3.2) | 0 |
| Nerve injury or symptoms | 26 (3.3) | 57 (6.6) |
| Carpal tunnel syndrome | 8 (1.0) | 12 (1.4) |
| Chronic pain or CRPS | 21 (2.7) | 33 (3.8) |
| Tendon injury | 16 (2.0) | 4 (0.5) |
| Implant failure | 2 (0.3) | 0 |
| Wound dehiscence | 1 (0.1) | 0 |
| Tenosynovitis | 23 (2.9) | 4 (0.5) |
| Not specified or other | 22 (2.8) | 14 (1.6) |
| Malunion, nonunion, or malposition | 3 (0.4) | 23 (2.7) |
| Total | 147 (18.8) | 147 (17.1) |
Abbreviation: CRPS, complex regional pain syndrome.