A Surgical Protocol of Ankle Arthrodesis With Combined Ilizarov's Distraction-Compression Osteogenesis and Locked Nailing for Osteomyelitis Around the Ankle Joint

Managing refractory osteomyelitis around the ankle joint has been challenging. Destruction of both the ankle and the subtalar joints was common in cases of open fracture. For those who already had multiple surgeries, it would be tough to salvage the limb. Our goal was to set up a staged surgical protocol aiming in treating the aforementioned clinical issue.