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Table 1 Complications of VLP for treatment of distal radial fractures

From: Incidence of complications and secondary procedure following distal radius fractures treated by volar locking plate (VLP)

Complication

Number (incidence rate, %)

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)

31 (2.6)

Mal-reduction or loss of reduction

23 (2.0)

Wound infection

18 (1.5)

Tendon irritation/rupture

15 (1.3)

Complex regional pain syndrome type I (CRPS)

11 (0.9)

Nerve irritation/adhesion

8 (0.7)

Plate loosening

6 (0.5)

Too long screw causing symptoms

6 (0.5)

Intra-articular screw penetration

4 (0.3)

Malunion

3 (0.3)

Non-union

2 (0.2)

Traumatic osteoarthritis

2 (0.2)

Others

9 (0.8)

Total

138/1175 (11.7)