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Incidence of Complications Across the Different Surgical Techniquesa
| Proximal Procedure (n = 149) | Combined Procedure (n = 66) | Distal Procedure (n = 331) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor complications | |||
| Present | 3 (2.0) | 2 (3.0) | 8 (2.4) |
| Absent | 146 (98.0) | 64 (97.0) | 323 (97.6) |
| Major complications | |||
| Present | 0 (0.0) | 8 (12.1) | 42 (12.7) |
| Absent | 149 (100.0) | 58 (87.9) | 289 (87.3) |
| Major complications excluding screw removal | |||
| Present | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.5) | 16 (4.8) |
| Absent | 149 (100.0) | 65 (98.5) | 315 (95.2) |
aData are reported as n (%).
