Preventing Infection After Transmetatarsal Amputation (TMA): What We Know
Since infection is a common indication for TMA, patients undergoing this procedure face a high risk of developing surgical site infections. Study design and scope A systematic review of global databases identified five studies (two clinical trials, three observational) covering 378 procedures and four interventions to reduce surgical site infections following TMA. Key outcomes Antibiotic beads embedded in tissue before closure reduced infection rates. Negative Pressure Woun
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A Strict No-Germ Policy for My Total Joints
The incidence of a prosthetic joint infection (PJI) in primary total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) has been reported as 2.4%, according to a...
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The Discovery Void
Surgical site infection is a common complication after foot and ankle surgery, and antimicrobial resistance is on the rise. The calls for...
May 18, 20231 min read
Promising Mitigation Strategy to Reduce Postoperative Surgical Site Infection
The Irrimax Medical Advisory Board recently convened in Atlanta Georgia, the headquarters of Irrimax Corporation – a company focused on...
Oct 6, 20221 min read
Insight on Infections Following Total Anke Arthroplasty
Demand has continued to increase for Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA) among patients and surgeons alike, as the popularity and indications...
Sep 22, 20221 min read
Surgical Site Infections and the Digital Space
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are reported to affect around two percent of foot and ankle surgeries, with forefoot having the highest...
Dec 29, 20211 min read
