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Fig. 3 | Arthroplasty

Fig. 3

From: Enough is enough: salvage procedures in severe periprosthetic joint infection

Fig. 3

Images of a patient who underwent a curative arthrodesis of the left knee. a This was after multiple septic debridements and plastic surgery using a free flap. b After six years, a chronic infection in line with cutaneous fistula is present. c Accordingly, a persistent fistula using a 16 CH drainage tube was performed. d Patients regularly have to undergo maintenance of the drainage system

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