Inflammatory response in confirmed non-diabetic foot and ankle infections: A case series with normal inflammatory markers

Figure 1 Foot radiographs of case 1. A: Anteroposterior radiographs showing metalwork failure, non-union and medial ulceration soft tissue shadow; B: Removal of infected metalwork, placement of anti-biotic laden calcium beads and temporary fixation; C: Two years later with union at the fracture site and no recurrence of infection. Throughout all these procedures, C-reactive protein and white cell count were within normal range.

Figure 2 Ankle radiographs of case 2. A: Anteroposterior; B: Lateral radiographs of ankle after removal of metalwork for infected Weber-B fracture.

Figure 3 Ankle magnetic resonance imaging of case 2 showing a Broadie’s abscess. A: Coronal; B: Sagittal; C: Axial T2-magnetic resonance imaging images showing a hyperintense intra-osseous collection consistent with Broadie’s abscess. The patient did not show any elevated inflammatory markers throughout the treatment.