title: Arthrodesis in the presence of infection.
abstract: Eradication of the joint infection with severe joint destruction in the presence of active infection has been accomplished in 8 patients by radical debridement, stable fixation and adequate postoperative drainage of wound. All patients were successfully treated by a one-stage primary arthrodesis and all patients went on to develop a solid fusion.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis; D002177:Candidiasis; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections