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Osteomyelitis of the Foot and Ankle
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Edition:
- 1st Ed.
- Author:
- Troy J. Boffeli
- Publisher:
- Springer Nature
- ISBN:
- 978-3-31-918925-3
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 99
- Doody Core Title Score:
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Providing specific treatment protocols that can be individualized to a particular patient’s condition after consideration of the entire clinical picture, this how-to guide focuses on a variety of challenging and controversial situations related to the treatment of patients with osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle.
Covering everything from diagnostic and imaging techniques to medical and surgical management strategies, the image-heavy format of this text is of real value, providing a unique look into the treatment protocols discussed. The chapters are organized based on anatomic location of the wound and infection, allowing clinicians easy access to relevant treatment options. Some of the topics included cover:
· How to diagnose osteomyelitis early in the course of disease without unnecessary tests or harmful biopsy procedures
· How to avoid excessive cost and side effects associated with antibiotics for various clinical conditions that are better treated surgically
· How to minimize the risk of recurring wounds and infection yet preserve optimal foot function after surgery
· How to incorporate advanced techniques like flap surgery, minimally invasive procedures, or local delivery of antibiotics, using case examples that highlight
Covering everything from diagnostic and imaging techniques to medical and surgical management strategies, the image-heavy format of this text is of real value, providing a unique look into the treatment protocols discussed. The chapters are organized based on anatomic location of the wound and infection, allowing clinicians easy access to relevant treatment options. Some of the topics included cover:
· How to diagnose osteomyelitis early in the course of disease without unnecessary tests or harmful biopsy procedures
· How to avoid excessive cost and side effects associated with antibiotics for various clinical conditions that are better treated surgically
· How to minimize the risk of recurring wounds and infection yet preserve optimal foot function after surgery
· How to incorporate advanced techniques like flap surgery, minimally invasive procedures, or local delivery of antibiotics, using case examples that highlight
Details
- Platform:
- OvidSP
- Publisher:
- Springer Nature
- Product Type:
- Book
- Author:
- Troy J. Boffeli
- ISBN:
- 978-3-31-918925-3
- Specialty:
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- Orthopedics
- Podiatry
- Language:
- English
- Edition:
- 1st Ed.
- Pages:
- 346
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 99
- Doody Core Title Score:
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