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Retrospective cohort study examines surgical helmet systems' impact on infection rates in ankle surgery, indicating no benefit.
= .710). Furthermore, no differences in FAAM, VAS, PCS, or implant survivorship were found between groups.ConclusionAlthough SHS may provide additional protection for the surgeon from being contaminated during the surgery, the use of surgical hoods was not associated with a protective effect against surgical site infection. Considering the disadvantages and added costs of SHS, the decision to wear hoods during TAA is therefore left to the individual surgeon's discretion and personal preference.
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