Osteoarticular infection

Author: Lu Weiju
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Osteoarticular infections have always been a dangerous and persistent disease accompanying humanity. For thousands of years, countless medical professionals have never ceased their efforts to conquer such diseases. However, even today, osteoarticular infections are still regarded as formidable adversaries by orthopedic surgeons. It is hoped that the content of this book will help orthopedic surgeons better understand orthopedic infections and apply them to clinical practice, bringing benefits to patients. The book covers topics such as hematogenous osteomyelitis, traumatic osteomyelitis, infectious arthritis, tuberculosis, post-implantation infection, infection prevention, and antibiotic use. The basic treatment principles outlined are widely recognized methods suitable for the majority of orthopedic infections. Some uncommon concepts and treatment methods (such as internal fixation or bone grafting in the presence of infection) require readers to think critically and reflect on the appropriate patient selection for their use.