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Table 5 Postoperative implant related complications in patients.

From: Surgical complications in neuromuscular scoliosis operated with posterior- only approach using pedicle screw fixation

Complications

No (n)

Percentage (%

Coccygodynia

7

15

Screw head prominence on convex side

3

6

Bed sore

2

4

Loosening of implants

1

2

Total

13

27

  1. Total numbers of complications were divided by 48 to find out complication rate (2 patients died perioperatively).