Recommendation: Though one study supporting topically applied vancomycin has shown it to reduce the rate of deep infection in diabetic patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery, there is insufficient evidence to show benefits or to show any risks associated with the use of vancomycin powder during total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) or other foot and ankle procedures in a general population.
Level of evidence: Consensus.
Delegate vote: Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus).