Periprosthetic Joint Infections: Changing Paradigms

Editors: Kendoff, Daniel, Morgan-Jones, Rhidian, Haddad, Fares S. (Eds.)
Discusses acute and established infections in the hip and knee
Objectively assesses the available methodologies on the topic
Provides a broad overview of diagnosis, treatment options and future developments

This book provides a state-of-the-art, worldwide overview of treatment options available for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). It highlights areas where tremendous progress has been made over the past few years, looking at current evidence, projecting a way forward, and discussing key topics where ongoing research is needed and could potentially have a huge impact on the field.

This book provides a state-of-the-art, worldwide overview of treatment options available for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). It highlights areas where tremendous progress has been made over the past few years, looking at current evidence, projecting a way forward, and discussing key topics where ongoing research is needed and could potentially have a huge impact on the field. In addition to familiarising readers with effective diagnostics and treatment strategies, factors such as socioeconomics and associated morbidity are also examined in relation to this increasingly common condition.