Fig. 2
From: Early definitive internal fixation for infected nonunion of the lower limb
a, b A 33-year-old man (case 20) diagnosed with a right tibiofibular shaft open fracture (Open type IIIB) underwent open reduction surgery with internal fixation using plating at another institution. Continuous discharge and formation of a sinus tract were observed at the surgery site postoperatively. c To treat this, infected bone resection and radical debridement were carried out, antibiotic-coated beads were inserted, and a temporary external fixator was installed at our hospital. d Gastrocnemius rotation flap surgery was carried out for the soft tissue defect