The safety of foot and ankle procedures at an ambulatory surgery center.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jor.2020.03.054 and PMC identifier 7132088.
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Abstract
This study evaluates the safety of foot and ankle outpatient surgeries at a freestanding ambulatory surgery centers. A total of 1352 cases were evaluated for adverse events in a retrospective review of all foot and ankle cases performed over a 5-year period at a single center. The rate of adverse events was 2.3%, with 31 identified over the 5-year period (23 infections, 5 symptomatic thromboembolisms, 3 postoperative hospital transfers). The rate of postoperative adverse events in outpatient foot and ankle procedures is low. These surgeries can be performed safely in an outpatient setting at an ASC. Level IV, Case Series.
Anatomy
- ankle
- foot