Diabetes Increases Risk of Infection After Ankle Replacement Surgery, Study Finds
Written By : Dr.Niharika Harsha B
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-04-24 04:30 GMT | Update On 2024-04-24 08:46 GMT
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Patients with diabetes undergoing total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) face a significantly higher risk of postoperative infections compared to those without the condition, according to a new study. The study results were published in the journal Foot Ankle International.
The research, drawing on data from over 8,000 patients, highlights the increased challenges diabetic patients may encounter following ankle replacement surgery. Postoperative infections, aseptic loosening, and other perioperative medical complications present significant challenges following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). Total ankle arthroplasty is performed to relieve pain and restore function in patients with ankle arthritis. While the procedure is generally effective, it comes with risks such as infections and the loosening of the artificial joint over time. Previous studies have indicated that diabetes could increase the likelihood of surgical complications, but the extent of its impact on ankle surgeries was not fully understood until now.
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