Overview
Provides practical resources and guidelines for diagnosis and management of osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle
Covers diabetic and decubitus ulcers and wound-related bone infection, as well as trauma-related, hematogenous and post-operative osteomyelitis
Generously illustrated with a quick-reference layout for the clinical setting
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Table of contents (22 chapters)
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Front Matter
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About this book
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 alternative surgical approaches
Carefully selected based on expertise, background, and clinical focus, the contributors are both thought leaders and clinicians who deal with foot and ankle osteomyelitis on a daily basis. As such, Osteomyelitis of the Foot and Ankle will be an invaluable resource for podiatric foot and ankle surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, general surgeons, vascular surgeons and the entire care team with practical guidelines to treat both chronic wounds with low grade bone infection and acute limb threatening infections.
Reviews
“This book takes a practical approach to a global and often poorly managed problem that has plagued patients as well as physicians and surgeons for years – foot and ankle osteomyelitis. There is no other book that specifically addresses this condition in this part of the human anatomy. … Overall, this is an excellent, worthy addition to the foot and ankle surgeon’s library … . It is highly recommended.” (Martin C. Yorath, Doody's Book Reviews, November, 2015)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS
Department Head, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry HealthPartners Medical Group
Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency Program Director, Regions Hospital
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota Medical School
St. Paul, MN, USA
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Osteomyelitis of the Foot and Ankle
Book Subtitle: Medical and Surgical Management
Editors: Troy J. Boffeli
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18926-0
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-18925-3Published: 25 September 2015
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-35854-3Published: 29 October 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-18926-0Published: 02 September 2015
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 346
Number of Illustrations: 206 b/w illustrations, 671 illustrations in colour
Topics: Orthopedics, Diabetes