Prosthetic Joint Infection After Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Propensity-Matched Analysis of Risk Factors and Outcomes.
BACKGROUND Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is a rare but devastating complication associated with high rates of reoperation and poor functional outcomes. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for PJI following primary TAA and to characterize associated treatmen...