During Draping for Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA), Should the Foot Be Prepped Into the Surgical Field or Be Covered?
expert_opinion · Level V
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Abstract
There is insufficient data demonstrating any advantage or disadvantage to covering the toes during total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). Moderate. Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus).
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle
- Foot
- Surgical Drapes
- Surgical Wound Infection
Anatomy
- ankle
- foot