The increasing responsibility placed on physicians and hospitals to reduce postoperative infection makes this OKU specialty topic particularly relevant. Developed in partnership with the Musculoskeletal Infection Society, OKU:: Musculoskeletal Infection is the first orthopaedic literature survey devoted to the identification, prevention, and treatment of bone, joint, and soft-tissue infections. This book is edited by orthopaedic surgeons and infectious diseases internists – a collaboration that is critical to management of musculoskeletal infections cases. These authorities include both educators and clinicians who clearly convey the fundamental biology in a way that will logically help you understand diagnosis, management, and outcomes. Find a breadth of information from general considerations and fundamental biology to factual content and specific situations. Anyone who practices any area of orthopaedics can use this book to safely manage cases and learn “best practices” associated with favorable outcomes. Sections are:: General Considerations Diagnostic Modalities Approaches to Treatment Specific Situations Enrich Your Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s) , such as computer, tablet, or smartphone Easily convert to audiobook , powering your content with natural language text-to-speech
Section 1 - General Considerations Editors: John L. Esterhai, Jr, MD, and Alex C. McLaren, MD Chapter 1. The Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Infections John L. Esterhai Jr, MD; Nalini Rao, MD, FACP, FSHEA Chapter 2. The Microbiology of Musculoskeletal Infections Jose L. del Pozo, MD, PhD; Arlen D. Hanssen, MD; Robin Patel, MD Chapter 3. Biofilm, Biomaterials, and Bacterial Adherence Charalampos G. Zalavras, MD, PhD; John W. Costerton, PhD, FRCS Chapter 4. Procedure-Related Reduction of the Risk of Infection George Cierny III, MD; Nalini Rao, MD, FACP, FSHEA Section 2 - Diagnostic Modalities Editor: Robin Patel, MD Chapter 5. Clinical and Laboratory Evaluation Carl A. Deirmengian, MD; Robin Patel, MD Chapter 6. Diagnostic Imaging of Periprosthetic Joint Infections Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS; William B. Morrison, MD; Abbas Alavi, MD Chapter 7. The Microbiologic and Histopathologic Diagnosis of Orthopaedic Infections Alex C. McLaren, MD; Michael A. Saubolle, PhD, ABMM, FAAM, FIDSA; Edwin Yu, MD; J. Timothy Feltis, MD, FRCPC Section 3 - Approach to Treatment Editor: George Cierny, III, MD Chapter 8. Surgical Débridement and Lavage Kevin Tetsworth, MD, FRACS Chapter 9. Local Antimicrobial Treatment Alex C. McLaren, MD; Felipe N. Gutierrez, MD, MPH; Mary Martin, PharmD; Ryan McLemore, PhD Chapter 10. Systemic Antimicrobial Treatment Camelia E. Marculescu, MD, MSCR; Douglas R. Osmon, MD, MPH Section 4 - Specific Situations Editors: Michael J. Patzakis, MD, and Montri D. Wongworawat, MD Chapter 11. Open Fractures Charalampos G. Zalavras, MD; Michael J. Patzakis, MD Chapter 12. Adult Osteomyelitis George Cierny III, MD; Doreen DiPasquale, MD Chapter 13. Septic Arthritis Nalini Rao, MD, FACP, FSHEA; John L. Esterhai Jr, MD Chapter 14. Prosthetic Joint Infections Douglas R. Osmon, MD, MPH; Arlen D. Hanssen, MD Chapter 15. Bite Wounds and Infections Stephen B. Schnall, MD; Jack L. LeFrock, MD Chapter 16. Hand Infections Montri D. Wongworawat, MD; Stephen B. Schnall, MD Chapter 17. Spine Infections Seth K. Williams, MD; Frank J. Eismont, MD Chapter 18. Musculoskeletal Infections Caused by Mycobacterial, Fungal, and Atypical Microorganisms Camelia E. Marculescu, MD, MSCR; J. Robert Cantey, MD Chapter 19. The Treatment of Surgical Site Infections M.M. Manring, PhD; Jason H. Calhoun, MD, FACS; Camelia E. Marculescu, MD, MSCR Chapter 20. Diabetic Foot Infections Jason H. Calhoun, MD, FACS; Benjamin A. Lipsky, MD, FIDSA, FACP; M.M. Manring, PhD
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