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Table 4 The details of bone transport related complications

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

Complications

Minor

Major

Pin tract infection or pin loosening

6

1

Muscle contractures

2

0

Joint stiffness

3

0

Axial deviation

4

1

Soft tissue incarceration

2

1

Neurological injury

6

1

Delayed union

3

3

Nonunion

0

0

Recurrence of infection

0

0