Providing specific treatment protocols that can be individualized to a particular patient's
condition after consideration of the entire clinical picture this how-to guide focuses on a
variety of challenging and controversial situations related to the treatment of patients with
osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle. Covering everything from diagnostic and imaging techniques
to medical and surgical management strategies the image-heavy format of this text is of real
value providing a unique look into the treatment protocols discussed. The chapters are
organized based on anatomic location of the wound and infection allowing clinicians easy
access to relevant treatment options. Some of the topics included cover:· How to diagnose
osteomyelitis early in the course of disease without unnecessary tests or harmful biopsy
procedures· How to avoid excessive cost and side effects associated with antibiotics for
various clinical conditions that are better treated surgically· How to minimize the risk of
recurring wounds and infection yet preserve optimal foot function after surgery· How to
incorporate advanced techniques like flap surgery minimally invasive procedures or local
delivery of antibiotics using case examples that highlight alternative surgical
approachesCarefully selected based on expertise background and clinical focus the
contributors are both thought leaders and clinicians who deal with foot and ankle osteomyelitis
on a daily basis. As such Osteomyelitis of the Foot and Ankle will be an invaluable resource
for podiatric foot and ankle surgeons orthopedic surgeons general surgeons vascular surgeons
and the entire care team with practical guidelines to treat both chronic wounds with low grade
bone infection and acute limb threatening infections.
