Complications of surgery

Every surgery has risks. We call this a complication.

About 4 out of 100 people have a minor complication, like tendons getting irritated by the plate or a superficial infection.6

Population: 4%

About 7 out of 100 people have a major complication, like a screw in the joint, the fracture fragment moving in to an unacceptable position, or a tendon rupture.6

Population: 7%