title: Arthrodesis of the septic ankle joint.
abstract: In chronic septic complications of the ankle joint bony fusion can be achieved with radical resection of necrotic tissues, special positioning of the foot and extrafocal stabilisation. For non-cooperative patients with bland infections intramedullary stabilisation can be used after which early full weight bearing is possible. The correct technique of operation together with adjuvant therapy with a Septopal chain increases the healing chances of patients and reduces the time and costs of therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Traumatology, Semmelweis University of Medical Sciences, Péterfy Hospital, P.O. Box 76, H-1441, Budapest, Hungary.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sárváry
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wille
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Stajer