Surgery combined with anti-infective chemotherapy leads to long-lasting containment of infection in 70% to 90% of cases. Suitable drugs are not yet available for the eradication of biofilm-producing bacteria.
Hindfoot arthrodesis for treatment of septic arthritis after infections is possible by using an intramedullary nail. The results show a high rate of fusion with an acceptable reinfection rate and good patient acceptance.
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