Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Total Ankle Arthroplasty: An Exploratory Analysis of Outcomes and Challenges Persisting in Treatment
Debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) appears to be a viable option for acute PJI treatment. However, DAIR and explant with staged revision may be insufficient for complete eradication of chronic PJI. Infection recurrence may result in permanent loss of function because of limited secondary treatment options after failed revision.
Authors
- Matthew J. Braswell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1651-4164)
- Emily Teehan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1637-789X)
- Elena Karas
- Kira Lu
- Michael Henry
- Constantine A. Demetracopoulos
- Jensen K. Henry
Institutions
- Hospital for Special Surgery (US)
- Coastal Area Health Education Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Foot & Ankle International
- Published
- 2026-03-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10711007261420169
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00