How common is it for a surgical pin to break?

Ten months after foot surgery, during which four pins were placed in my foot, my foot was healing well. But then I developed pain that caused me to return to my doctor

Ten months after foot surgery, during which four pins were placed in my foot, my foot was healing well. But then I developed pain that caused me to return to my doctor

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How common is it for a surgical pin to break?