Musculosketal infections are potentially devastating for the patient his family and the health
care services as they may lead to functional impairment long lasting disability or even
permanent handicap. This problem may also have socioeconomic implications. Infection commonly
results in prolonged use of antibiotics multiple operations complications extended
rehabilitation and long lasting followup visits with additional costs for the health care
provider. This book covers contributions from international experts who came together in
Potsdam Germany at the invitation of Professor Heino Kienapfel MD PhD of the Department of
Special Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology of the Centre of Joint Arthroplasty Auguste
Viktoria Clinics Berlin. The focus of this book is the state of the art of: -Antimicrobial
Resistances: Facts and Statistics - Arthroplasty Registers in EU: Status and Development -
Microbiology in Arthroplasty - Strategies in Antibiotic Treatment - Spacer Management: Clinical
Experiences and Requirements - Biofilm Creation: Low Grade Infection - Revision: Cemented vs.
Cementless - Revision: One-stage vs. Two-stage treatment
