Advances in Periprosthetic Joint Infection / edited by E. Carlos Rodríguez-Merchán.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rodríguez-Merchán, E. Carlos.

Series:

Medicine Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Orthopedic surgery.

Medical microbiology.

Surgical Orthopedics.

Medical Microbiology.

Local Subjects:

Surgical Orthopedics.

Medical Microbiology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (237 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2025.

Summary:

This book is devoted to the critical and evolving field of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), offering a comprehensive review of the latest advances in its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. With contributions from leading experts, this volume provides invaluable insights into managing PJI across various joints, including the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle. The chapters cover essential topics such as general concepts of PJI, diagnostic techniques, antibiotic prophylaxis, and specific challenges associated with different types of joint arthroplasty. Readers will explore risk factors, debridement strategies, revision surgeries, and innovative treatments like knee arthrodesis. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to stay abreast of cutting-edge research and clinical practices in the field of PJI.Researchers in orthopedics, infectious disease specialists, surgeons, and healthcare professionals involved in joint arthroplasty will find this book particularly beneficial. This book serves as an essential resource for understanding the complexities of PJI and offers practical solutions to improve patient outcomes. It equips both seasoned practitioners and residents entering the field with essential knowledge and tools to tackle one of the most challenging complications in joint replacement surgery.

Contents:

1. General concepts on PJI

2. Diagnosis of PJI

3. Antibiotic prophylaxis in total joint arthroplasty: its role in decreasing PJI rates

4. PJI in total shoulder arthroplasty: diagnosis

5. Risk factors of PJI in total shoulder arthroplasty

6. Debridement, antibiotic, and implant retention (DAIR) for PJI in total shoulder arthroplasty

7. Revision total shoulder arthroplasty for PJI

8. PJI in total elbow arthroplasty

9. PJI in total hip arthroplasty: diagnosis

10. Revision total hip arthroplasty for PJI

11. Prevention of PJI in total knee arthroplasty

12. Risk factors of PJI in total knee arthroplasty

13. DAIR for PJI in total knee arthroplasty

14. Revision total knee arthroplasty for PJI

15. Knee arthrodesis for the treatment of PJI

16. PJI in total ankle replacement.

Notes:

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ISBN:

3-032-02945-7

9783032029454

OCLC:

1572181574