Table 2.
Implant removal and incidence postoperative wound infections
| Study (year) | N of cases | N of IR in FAL | N of POWI in FAL (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raahave (1967) [4] | 269 | 109 | 4 (3.7) |
| Richards (1992) [5] | 88 | 25 | 0 (0) |
| Sanderson (1992) [6] | 188 | 92 | 12 (13) |
| Minkowitz (2007) [7] | 60 | 42 | 0 (0) |
| Schepers (2011) [9] | 76 | 76 | 7 (9.2) |
| Backes (2013) [10] | 228 | 69 | 6 (9) |
| Vos (2012) [2] | 284 | 89 | 9 (11) |
| Backes (2015) [ [8] |
512 | 403 | 49 (12.2) |
N; Number, IR; implant removal NA; not available, POWI; postoperative wound infection, FAL; foot- ankle and lower leg.