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A member asked:
Can foot fusion be performed on those with gas gangrene near the ankle, if not why not?
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Not recomended as: soft tissue coverage would not be there but also you do not want to use metal ( screws, plates or a rod) in presence of an active infection. The most likely end result would be an amputation as BONE Infections can be very difficult to eradicate, without multiple surgeries and long term antibiotics. I would not recomend it. I would rather give my patient one surgery ( Amputation) and a prosthesis.
Answered 6/18/2014
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NO: The infection has to be completely eradicated. Plus, if you are truly 113 y/o, bone density must be assessed.
Answered 1/2/2017
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