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case_images: Intra-operative anterior-posterior and lateral images of the patient's right knee following open reduction and internal fixation of a patellar fracture
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case_images: The fracture was fixed with interfragmentary lag screws and was further stabilized with a Variable Angle Locking Anterior Patella Plate and appropriately sized locking screws (Figure 1).
case_images: A five-week follow-up visit of the patient's right knee showcasing the surgical site infection with pathognomonic honey-crusted lesions indicative of impetigo
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case_images: A clinical description of her incision at this time can be seen in Figure 2.
case_images: An eight-week follow-up photo of the patient's right knee surgical site infection following antibiotic treatment
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case_images: Pre-procedural examination of the skin of her right knee showed a resolution of honey-colored discharge with resolving erythema (Figure 3).