Principles of Orthopedic Infection Management The medical world continues to make extraordinary
advances in both scientific knowledge and surgical skill yet despite these achievements
surgeons continue to struggle with the challenge of postoperative infection. Without proper
prevention or treatment orthopedic infection can become just as life-threatening as the
initial trauma. This highly informative clinical go-to text provides the core principles
treatment options and the latest information and research specifically for the purpose of
helping physicians manage orthopedic infections and related issues. The book's key features
include: - Contributions from 63 world renowned specialists from a broad range of fields in
orthopedic traumatology and infectious diseases - In-depth case examples involving 21 adult and
4 pediatric patients and covering a wide range of infections and anatomy - Nine algorithms to
assist in complex decision making - Over 800 illustrations and images and online access to 6
video presentations that outline the important steps in the prevention or management of
infected joints tissue and implants AOTrauma is proud to present this comprehensive new
publication which will be valuable to both orthopedic and trauma surgeons as well as
researchers and other medical experts within the field of infectious disease. Hear the authors
discuss Principles of Orthopedic Infection Management.
