Main description:

This book outlines the most updated clinical guidelines that are vital for the prevention infections and care of patients with joint infections following a replacement surgery, one of the highest volume medical interventions globally. Sections address the diagnosis, management approaches and prevention of prosthetic joint infections. Written by experts in the field, this text provides a brief overview of the literature and current recommendations in each of the specified areas. Given the rapidly evolving state-of-play in this clinical area, this compendium grows increasingly important to clinicians in their management decisions.

Prosthetic Joint Infections is a valuable resource for infectious disease specialists, epidemiologists, surgeons, and orthopedic specialists who may work with patients with prosthetic joint infections.

Contents:

Chapter 1

Introduction to Prosthetic Joint Infection

Trisha Peel

Chapter 2

Epidemiology of Prosthetic Joint Infection

Natividad Benito, Jaime Esteban, Juan Pablo Horcajada, Alba Ribera, Alex Soriano, and Ricardo Sousa

Chapter 3

Prosthetic Joint Infection: Diagnosis Update

Trisha Peel and Robin Patel

Chapter 4

Management of Periprosthetic Joint Infection

Jaime Lora-Tamayo and Oscar Murillo

Chapter 5

Prosthetic Joint Infection: Prevention Update

Courtney Ierano, Andrew J. Stewardson, and Trisha Peel

Chapter 6

Prosthetic Joint Infection: Guidelines and Recommendations Update

Trisha Peel