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In these cases, simultaneous septic arthrodesis with the use of the Ilizarov external fixator represents a possible alternative to amputation. This case series presents the results and complications of patients with acute or chronic infection of the tibiotalar and subtalar joints.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Between 2005 and 2015, 13 patients with acute or chronic infections were treated by simultaneous single-stage debridement\/arthrodesis of the tibiotalar and subtalar joints. In seven patients, there was a florid infection with fistula formation and soft tissue defects, and in six patients, there was chronic osteomyelitis with closed soft tissue. In addition to the demographic data, the time spent in the fixator, the major and minor complications and the endpoint of consolidation were reviewed.\n<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>The mean time spent in the fixator was 18 (min 15, max 26) weeks. The mean follow-up time for nine patients was 100 (min 3, max 341) weeks. Complete osseous consolidation of both the tibiotalar and subtalar joints was achieved in 10 patients (77%). In three (23%) patients, there was complete consolidation of one of the joints and partial consolidation of the other joint.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>The Ilizarov external fixator allows for simultaneous arthrodesis of the tibiotalar and subtalar joints in septic joint destruction. 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