Overview

This book aims to concisely present the most common types of musculoskeletal infections and demonstrate the key components of accurate diagnosis, treatment, and management.  Written by experts in both infectious diseases and orthopaedics, the text takes a reader-friendly approach that is ideal for medical professionals in training as students or as seasoned practitioners strengthening their skills.  Case chapters include a color clinical image as well as radiographic images for superior visual support. They conclude with 4-6 bulleted high yield points for quick reference and reader retention. The cases presented in Musculoskeletal Infections: A Clinical Case Bookprovide relevant and challenging diagnostic and management issues in musculoskeletal infectious disease, with an emphasis on clinical pearls and medical-surgical collaboration.

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Author:   Julie Reznicek ,  Paul W. Perdue, Jr. ,  Gonzalo Bearman
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2020
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9783030411497

ISBN 10:   3030411494
Pages:   233
Publication Date:   29 April 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Pre surgical Staphylococcal decolonization in orthopedic surgery.- Prosthetic Joint Infection (Hip or Knee).- Cutibacterium acnes and the Shoulder.- Initial Open Fracture Management and Antibiotics.- Local Antibiotics for Open Fracture.- Open Tibia Fracture with Progression to an Infected Nonunion.- Open Fractures: Infected Non-Union.- Diabetic Foot Ulcerations – Wound Care Techniques.- Non-operative Management of the Diabetic Foot Infection.- Onychomycosis and Related Treatment.- Osteomyelitis of the Maxillofacial Region.- Bacterial Flexor Tenosynovitis.- Acute Paronychia and Felon.- Pediatric Septic Hip.- Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis.- Antimicrobial Dosing in the Elderly Population.- Soft Tissue Infection, Necrotizing Fasciitis/Gas Gangrene.- Psoas Abscesses.- Staphylococcal aureus Skin Infections.- Vertebral Osteomyelitis and Discitis.

Reviews

The book is primarily written for practicing medical professionals and advanced trainees (i.e., residents and fellows) in the fields of infectious diseases and orthopedic surgery. ... The book is a well written, concise, high-level overview of bone and joint infections that will be of interest to infectious diseases specialists, orthopedic surgeons, and their trainees alike. (Nicolas Cortes-Penfield, Doody's Book Reviews, October 30, 2020)

Author Information

Julie Reznicek Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA USA Paul W. Perdue Jr. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA USA Gonzalo Bearman Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA USA

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