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Review Question - QID 3809

Wound & Hardware Infection Treatment Operative QID: 3809 (SBQ12FA.2)
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QID 3809 (Type "3809" in App Search)
A 22-year-old male presents 4 weeks following open reduction and internal fixation of his unstable ankle fracture. He has had three days of increasing pain, swelling and the new onset of purulent drainage from the mid-portion of the lateral incision. Laboratory values, including white blood cell count, sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein are elevated. Current radiographs are seen in Figures A and B. On examination the wound probes deep and likely involves the lateral plate. What is the best step in management at this time?
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  • B