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Complications of distal tibia fracture
| Complications | No (%) |
|---|---|
| Superficial / pin site infection | 14 (15.4) |
| Deep infection / osteomyelitis | 13 (14.3) |
| Amputation | 2 (2.2) |
| Delayed union | 16 (17.6) |
| Non-union | 11 (12.1) |
| Mal-alignment | 21 (23.1) |
| Articular incongruency | 5 (4.4) |
| Ankle arthritis | 21 (23.1) |
*more than 1 complications may occur in one patient.
