Introduction: While the efficacy of closed suction drains has been extensively studied in hip, knee, and shoulder surgery, it lacks scientific evidence in the foot and ankle domain, especially after total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). Thus, this study aims to compare the incidence of postoperative complications with and without the application of a closed suction drain following TAA.
Materials And Methods: A retrospective monocentric chart review of all patients who had undergone TAA with an anterior approach from January 2020 to March 2023 was performed.