Description
Book SynopsisA practice-oriented reference for the clinical management of osteomyelitis
This concise and superbly illustrated surgical manual provides step-by-step instruction on how to effectively manage acute and chronic bone and joint infections. The book opens with a discussion of the pathophysiology and classification of this challenging disease. Leading clinicians discuss diagnostic procedures, including imaging and nuclear medicine techniques, and cover different methods of antibiotic therapy. The book then guides readers through a range of techniques for the surgical treatment of osteomyelitis, plastic and reconstructive techniques for primary treatment and prevention of infections, procedures for managing infected prostheses, and arthrodeses for infected joints.
Features:
- Practical notes, tips, tricks, and pitfalls highlighted in color-coded boxes
- Numerous case studies offering treatment examples for daily practice
- To-the-point descriptions and clear presentation of complex material
- More than 500 high-quality radiographic images, full-color illustrations, and photos demonstrating the anatomy and surgical techniques
Ideal as a quick reference prior to surgery, Septic Bone and Joint Surgery is a practical guide for clinicians and residents in orthopedic surgery, general surgery, and plastic surgery.
"It is an ideal volume for the young orthopedic surgeon." - Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons July 2011
Trade ReviewA much-needed teching tool for English-speaking doctors...especially useful to surgeons earlt in their career.--SciTech Book NewsIt is an idea volume for the young orthopedic surgeon.-- Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons July 2011[Four stars] Very well illustrated...most colorful work...strongly recommend[ed].--Doody's Review
Table of Contents1 Historical Background
2 Pathophysiology and Classification of Osteomyelitis
3 Diagnosis of Osteomyelitis
4 Antibiotic Therapy
5 Surgical Treatment of Osteomyelitis
6 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
7 Treatment of Infected Prostheses
8 Special Arthrodeses for Infected Joints
