Exploratory analysis reveals antibiotics and treatment options for periprosthetic joint infection in total ankle arthroplasty, indicating persistent challenges remain.
Debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) appears to be a viable option for acute PJI treatment. However, DAIR and explant with staged revision may be insufficient for complete eradication of chronic PJI. Infection recurrence may result in permanent loss of function because of limited secondary treatment options after failed revision.
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