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Stage adapted treatment of ankle joint infection
| Gächter stage Number of Patients | Treatment |
|---|---|
| I = 0 II = 22 (14%) | Bilateral arthrotomy, open wound treatment for one week before closure. |
| III-IV = 133 (86%) | Distance arthrodesis and temporary filling with gentamicin beads. Autologous bone graft after 4 weeks. |
