Periprosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip and Knee
Published on 23. August 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
XVII, 257 pages
978-1-4939-4293-0 (ISBN)
Description
Periprosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip and Knee
is a practical reference for the diagnosis and treatment of total joint infections following hip and knee arthroplasty. In addition to useful chapters presenting common tests and algorithms used for diagnosis, the book gives background on the epidemiology, risk factors, and prevention strategies of periprosthetic joint infection. Additionally, practical clinical information is given, including antibiotic treatment strategies and delivery methods and medical optimization techniques for physicians to follow for patient care and follow-up. Covering a topic that is currently underrepresented in the medical literature,
Periprosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip and Knee
will be useful to orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, and other physicians involved in the care of patients with hip and knee prosthetic implants.
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Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
22 s/w Abbildungen, 35 farbige Abbildungen
XVII, 257 p. 57 illus., 35 illus. in color.
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
525 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4939-4293-0 (9781493942930)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4614-7928-4
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Bryan D. Springer | Javad Parvizi
Periprosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip and Knee
Book
09/2013
Springer
€176.54
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Persons
Bryan D. Springer, MD, OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
Javad Parvizi, MD, Rothman Institute of Orthopedics, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Content
Epidemiology of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Infection.- Risk Factors for Periprosthetic Joint Infection.- Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infection.- Medical Optimalization of Patients Prior to Surgery.- Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection: An Algorithmic Approach to Patients.- Intraoperative Tests to Aid in Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection.- Biofilm-Related Periprosthetic Joint Infection.- Microbiology of Periprosthetic Joint Infection.- Antibiotics in Treatment of Periprosthetic Joint Infection.- PMMA and Antimicrobial Delivery.- Prosthetic Retention: Treatment Options.- Single-Stage Exchange for Treatment of Periprosthetic Joint Infection.- Two-Stage Exchange Hip Arthroplasty: Static Spacers.- Two-Stage Exchange Hip Arthroplasty: Articulating Spacers.- Two-Stage Exchange Knee Arthroplasty: Static Spacers.- Two-Stage Exchange Knee Arthroplasty: Articulating Spacers.- Knee Arthrodesis.- Resection Arthroplasty and Hip Joint Fusion.- Above-Knee Amputation.- Post-Operative Management of Periprosthetic Joint Infection.