Effect of Novel Anteromedial Approach on Wound Complications Following Ankle Arthroplasty.

Foot & Ankle International
Mansur M HalaiTimothy R Daniels

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate all wound complications following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) before and after the implementation of a novel extensile anteromedial surgical approach. We further investigated patients and operative factors associated with wound complications. A series of 660 TAAs were collected. The median follow-up was 84 months (range, 12-204 months). Minor wound complications included discoloration, swelling, or clinical concern that merited bringing the patient back sooner for review. Major wound complications included plastic surgical consultation, debridement by the nurse specialist, negative pressure therapy, or reoperation. All major complications initially had a course of empirical oral antibiotics. Since 2011, higher-risk patients have had their TAA performed through an extensile anteromedial approach. Fifty-six patients (8.5%) had wound healing issues (17 major [2.6%], 39 minor [5.9%]). All issues became evident <21 days postoperatively. Inflammatory arthritis, smoking, and coronary disease were patient factors associated with major wound complications. Four patients were treated with negative pressure therapy, 4 with debridement in the operating room, and 2 eventually converted to fusions...Continue Reading

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