Publisher's Synopsis
Developed by the Musculoskeletal Infection Society and published by AAOS, this is the first comprehensive orthopaedic literature digest devoted to identifying, preventing, and treating bone, joint, and soft-tissue infections. The book distills five years of knowledge and experience into a practical and accessible guide of current best practices. Includes rapidly evolving areas such as diagnosis and detection, and total joint infections.Chapters on surgical site infections, implant-related infections, bite wounds, and more make this volume particularly relevant. Sections include:General ConsiderationsDiagnostic ModalitiesApproach to TreatmentSpecific Situations.
