Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Total Ankle Arthroplasty: An Exploratory Analysis of Outcomes and Challenges Persisting in Treatment

Emily Teehan, Matthew J. Braswell, Kira Lu, Elena Karas, Michael Henry, Jensen K. Henry, Constantine A. Demetracopoulos

Published online on March 28, 2026

Abstract

Foot & Ankle International, Ahead of Print.
Background:Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains an uncommon but devastating complication after total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). Literature investigating treatment of PJI in TAA is limited, demonstrating poor patient-reported outcomes and high rates ...