Infections of the bones (osteomyelitis) and joints (septic arthritis) are serious health problems which require antibiotics and often surgery. Awareness among health professionals of the causes and treatment options for various types of bone and joint infections is essential for…
Bone and Joint Infections is the first book to take a multidisciplinary approach to covering the causes and treatment of osteomyelitis and septic arthritis. Correct and rapid diagnosis of bone and joint infection requires the input of a variety of specialists, and Bone and Joint…
Bone and Joint Infections is the first book to take a multidisciplinary approach to covering the causes and treatment of osteomyelitis and septic arthritis. Correct and rapid diagnosis of bone and joint infection requires the input of a variety of specialists, and Bone and Joint…
"The prevalence of most bone and joint infections is steadily increasing, mainly due to the rising life expectancy of the population, and the increasing use of bone fixation devices and prosthetic joints. For frequent infectious diseases, such as respiratory tract, urinary tract…
"The prevalence of most bone and joint infections is steadily increasing, mainly due to the rising life expectancy of the population, and the increasing use of bone fixation devices and prosthetic joints. For frequent infectious diseases, such as respiratory tract, urinary tract…
Soft tissue infection in a diabetic foot with an ulcer is often clinically obvious but the diagnosis of osteomyelitis underlying a diabetic foot ulcer is challenging. It has been calculated that there are over 1 million amputations worldwide for diabetes related complications ev…