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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