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.