Does Deep Chronic Infection After Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA) Require Implant Removal?
expert_opinion · Level V
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Abstract
Yes. Deep chronic infection after total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) requires implant removal unless otherwise contraindicated. Strong. Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus).
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle
- Device Removal
- Joint Prosthesis
- Prosthesis-Related Infections
Anatomy
- ankle