Retrospective Study
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World J Orthop. Apr 18, 2022; 13(4): 373-380
Published online Apr 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i4.373
Table 3 Adverse outcomes in Blount’s patients, n (%)
Adverse outcome
Outpatient (n = 78)
Inpatient (n = 111)
Complication
Non-routine discharge1 (1.3)0
Superficial SSI1 (1.3)5 (4.5)
Superficial wound dehiscence4 (5.1)2 (1.8)
Sepsis1 (1.3)0
Total complications7 (9.0)7 (6.3)
Readmission without operation
Not documented01 (0.9)
Reoperation
Incision and drainage1 (1.3)0
Neuroplasty (common peroneal nerve)01 (0.9)
Total readmissions1 (1.3)2 (1.8)