Table 2.
Profile of patients with deep seated infection.
| Case no. | Fracture type (AO classification) | Microorganism | Clinical features | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 41C2 | Staphylococcus aureus | Purulent discharge, wound dehiscence | Debridement, flap coverage |
| 13 | 41C3 | Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus | Purulent discharge, wound dehiscence | Debridement, implant removal, flap coverage |
| 15 | 41C3 | No growth | Serous discharge | Debridement, implant removal |
| 19 | 41C2 | No growth | Serous discharge | Debridement |
| 53 | 41C2 | Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Serous discharge, wound dehiscence | Debridement, implant removal, external fixator, above knee amputation |