Total Ankle Replacement with Built-in Antibiotic Spacer: A Paradigm Shift in the Management of Infected Ankles
Introduction/Purpose: Infection of an ankle fracture is a devastating complication that can lead to chronic pain, limited motion or amputation. Traditional treatment strategies after infection involve aggressive surgical debridement, implant removal and prolonged antibiotic therapy. Non-anatomic cem...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2024-04-01
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| Series: | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011424S00096 |