
No benefit in sterilization when covering toes during hindfoot and ankle surgery

August 2013
No benefit in sterilization when covering toes during hindfoot and ankle surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Covering of the Toes During Hindfoot and Ankle Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled, Clinical Study
Foot Ankle Int. 2007 Apr;28(4):413-5Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients who underwent hindfoot and ankle surgery where randomly assigned to one of two groups based on whether their toes were covered by a sterile glove, or left uncovered at the time of their surgery. Outcomes were determined by examining 3 cultures obtained from the patient's foot (preoperatively, perioperatively and postoperatively). Results showed that there were no benefits when patients...
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