Forewords by E. Dalton McGlamry, DPM, Dsc(Hon) and Orlando A. Mercado, DPM Preface SECTION ONE: Prevention and Pathophysiology of Foot Infections Chapter 1. Sterilization, Disinfection, Ecology, and Preparation of Pedal Skin Chapter 2. Blood Borne and Communicable Pathogens Chapter 3. OSHA Standards and Requirements for the Physician Chapter 4. Recognition and Pathophysiology of Foot Infections Chapter 5. Bacteriology and the role of Glycocalix in Foot Infections SECTION TWO: Laboratory and Radiographic Diagnostic Modalities Chapter 6. Diagnostic Laboratory Analysis of Foot Infections Chapter 7. Radiographic Impressions of the Infected Foot (A Photographic Review) SECTION THREE: The Spectrum and Clinical Variety of Foot Infections Chapter 8. Skin, Soft Tissue and Subcutaneous Foot Infections Chapter 9. Infected Foot Ulcerations Chapter 10. Traumatic Infections of the Foot Chapter 11. Osteomyelitis of the Foot and Ankle Chapter 12. Major Anaerobic Infections of the Foot SECTION FOUR: Medical and Surgical Treatment of Foot Infections Chapter 13. Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents of Choice Chapter 14. Surgical Treatment of the Infected Foot Wound Healing, Decompression, and Soft Tissue Coverage in the Infected Foot Chapter 15. New Treatment Modalities for the Infected Foot SECTION FIVE: Special Concerns of the Infected Foot Chapter 16. Neuropathic Osteoarthropathy and Foot Infections Chapter 17. Psychiatric Considerations of the Infected Patient Chapter 18. Medicolegal Implications of the Infected Patient
