Author: Reinhard Schnettler, Hans-Ulrich Steinau Full Title: Septic Bone And Joint Surgery Publisher: TPS; 1 edition (January 12, 2010) Year: 2017 ISBN-13: 9783131490315 (978-3-13-149031-5), 9783131468215 (978-3-13-146821-5) ISBN-10: 3131490314, 3131468211 Pages: 328 Language: English Genre: Medicine: Orthopedics File type: PDF (True, but nonnative Cover) Quality: 9/10 Price: 159.99 € A 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. ------------- Our members see more. Join us!
