Figure 2 | Scientific Reports

Figure 2

From: Induced membrane technique combined with a retrograde intramedullary nail for the treatment of infected bone defects of the ankle

Figure 2The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.

A 29-year-old female presented with repeated skin ulceration and pus of the left leg for 8 months. (A) Preoperative X-ray; (B) preoperative photograph; (C) pustules and necrotic tissue; (D) bone defects after debridement; (E) plate fixation and cement implantation; (F) postoperative X-ray; (G) pregrafting photograph showing no necrotic tissue; (H) retrograde intramedullary nail for ankle fusion; I: bone grafting; J: no ulceration or pus at the 3-month follow-up; (K) postoperative X-ray; (L) X-ray showing bone union occurring 6 months later; (M) bone union after 24 months.

Back to article page