Orthopaedic knowledge update
Subtitle: Musculoskeletal infection
By: editors: George Cierny III, Alex C. McLaren, Montri D. Wongworawat
Contributors: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Musculoskeletal Infection Society
Publisher: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Rosemont, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 261
ISBN-13: 9780892035731
Subjects: Musculoskeletal system; Infections; Microbiology; Bacterial Infections; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Therapy; Therapeutic use; Anti-Infective Agents
Other titles: OKU : musculoskeletal infection; Musculoskeletal infection; Orthopedic knowledge update.
Description: The increasing responsibility placed on physicians and hospitals to reduce postoperative infection makes this brand new OKU specialty topic particularly relevant. Developed by the Musculoskeletal Infection Society and published by AAOS, this book is the first orthopaedic literature survey devoted to the identification, prevention, and treatment of bone, joint, and soft-tissue infections. Sections include: general considerations, diagnostic modalities, approaches to treatment, specific situations.
Notes: "Developed by the Musculoskeletal Infection Society."

Includes bibliographical references and index.