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Table 3 The complications of two groups in the period of bone transport

From: Efficacy comparison of trifocal bone transport using unilateral external fixator for femoral and tibial bone defects caused by infection

Complication

Femur (n = 18)

Tibia (n = 21)

Pin tract infection

4

3

Muscle contractures

2

0

Joint stiffness

2

1

Axial deviation

3

2

Soft tissue incarceration

2

1

Neurological injury

3

4

Delayed union

1

5

Nonunion

0

0

Recurrence of infection

0

0