Kevin A Wu, Albert T Anastasio, Alexandra N Krez, Conor O'Neill, Samuel B Adams, James K DeOrio, Mark E Easley, James A Nunley
BACKGROUND: As total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) increases in popularity nationwide for the management of end-stage arthritis, it is essential to understand ways to mitigate the risk of infection. Diabetes increases the risk of infection due to compromised immunity and impaired wound-healing mechanisms. However, there is limited research on how diabetic management, inclusive of medications and glucose control, may impact infection risks post-TAA. This study aims to demonstrate the impact of diabetic management on the occurrence of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following TAA...
April 16, 2024: Foot and Ankle Surgery: Official Journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons