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Pre-operative radiograph (a) and MRI (b) suggestive of Cierny and Mader Stage 3 osteomyelitis of the lower tibia.
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Pre-operative imaging was consistent with Cierny and Mader Anatomic Type 3 osteomyelitis of the right lower tibia (Figure 1).
Post-operative radiographs with gentamicin eluting, bioabsorbable composites visible at the site of osteomyelitis excision.
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The soft-tissue defect was reconstructed with a free gracilis muscle flap and split skin graft (Figure 2).