Table 3: Complications: Rate of Complications in Each Group (Most Common First)

Complication Group A Group B
Pin prominence with irritation 12 (17.1%) 3 (18.8%)
Wound oozing or infection 8 (11.4%) 2 (12.5%)
Exposed metalwork 4 (5.7%) 0 (0%)
Non-union 2 (2.9%) 0 (0%)
Scar sensitivity 1 (1.4%) 0 (0%)
Frozen Shoulder 1 (1.4%) 0 (0%)
Chronic Pain 1 (1.4%) 0 (0%)
Broken drill bit left in situ 1 (1.4%) 0 (0%)
Deep Vein Thrombosis 1 (1.4%) 0 (0%)
Delayed-union 0 (0%) 1 (6.3%)