Distraction histogenesis in ankle burn deformities.

Burn injuries involving the joints around the lower extremity often lead to debilitating postburn contractures that frequently compromise extremity functions. Treatment of such injuries, especially involving the ankle and foot area, is very challenging. Conservative management has limited efficiency in correcting the deformities, whereas open surgical treatment is often coupled with high complication rates because of poor soft-tissue coverage and poor vascularity around the burnt areas.

Duration of post-surgical antibiotics in chronic osteomyelitis: empiric or evidence-based?

Chronic osteomyelitis is a relatively common infection and is often a lifelong disease. Traditionally, osteomyelitis has been treated with 4-6 weeks of parenteral antibiotics after definitive debridement surgery. Antibiotic-impregnated cement beads have also been used as adjuvant therapy for chronic osteomyelitis.