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| Insertional Limitations | Postoperative Complications |
|---|---|
| Location of entry point for a straight nail Damage to adjacent structures upon insertion Time required to lock the nail proximally & distally Radiation risk associated with an image intensifier guidance | Infection risk Non-union Radio-interference of tumors |
