Periprosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip and Knee

Javad Parvizi

ISBN 10: 149394293X / ISBN 13: 9781493942930

Verlag: Springer US, Springer New York Aug 2016, 2016

Beschreibung

Neuware -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.Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 276 pp. Englisch.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781493942930

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Periprosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip and Knee
• Verlag: Springer US, Springer New York Aug 2016
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 149394293X
• ISBN-13: 9781493942930
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Zustand: Neu
• Abmessungen: 254B x 178 H x 16 T Millimeter Breite: 254 mm, Höhe: 178 mm, Tiefe: 16 mm
• Gewicht: 525 Gramm

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Inhaltsangabe

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.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Bryan D. Springer, MD, OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center, Charlotte, NC, USA

Javad Parvizi, MD, Rothman Institute of Orthopedics, Philadelphia, PA, USA