Infection in Knee Replacement

Longo, Umile Giuseppe; Budhiparama, Nicolaas C.; Lustig, Sébastien; Becker, Roland; Espregueira-Mendes, João

This book provides an in-depth overview of the aetiology, treatment and prevention of infections following knee arthroplasty. It presents up-to-date information on available techniques and salvage procedures for complex patients with infected, total knee arthroplasty.

Divided into 5 sections, this book explores biomaterials, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, including preoperative optimisation, in order to reduce knee infections.

This book is a valuable reference resource for practicing orthopaedic surgeons, residents, and medical students wishing to understand the fundamental concepts in infectious disease medicine needed in current orthopaedic practice.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2021-11-14

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030815523

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-81553-0

Dimensions: 254cm x178cm

Pages: 365