What Are the Indications and Contraindications for Irrigation and Debridement and Retention of Prosthesis (DAIR) in Patients With Infected Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA)?

Chan, Jimmy J; Mohamadi, Amin; Walsh, Samantha; Vulcano, Ettore · Foot Ankle Int · 2019

expert_opinion · Level V

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Abstract

Debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) with polyethylene exchange may be indicated in early postoperative infection (<4 weeks) or acute hematogenous infection (<4 weeks of symptoms) in patients with infected total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), although recurrent infection has been seen. Suffcient clinical evidence is lacking. Consensus. Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus).

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Anatomy