Table 3
Problems associated with peg systems (48 patients with hydroxyapatite implant)
| Problem | No of patients | % |
|---|---|---|
| Discharge (22 (45.8%)) | ||
| Minor/recurrent | 19 | 39.6 |
| Major | 3 | 6.2 |
| Peg falling out (10 (20.8%)) | ||
| With overgrowth of hole | 5 | 10.4 |
| With hole remaining open | 5 | 10.4 |
| Pyogenic granulomas (8 (16.7%)) | ||
| Around peg hole | 8 | 16.7 |
| Within hole | 0 | |
| Popping peg | 7 | 14.6 |
| Hydroxyapatite visible around peg hole | 4 | 8.3 |
| Part of peg shaft visible | 3 | 6.2 |
| Peg drilled off centre | 3 | 6.2 |
| Peg drilled at an angle | 2 | 4.2 |
| Excess movement of peg | 2 | 4.2 |
