There are a variety of protocols that are used in infected total joint arthroplasty. This book outlines and details the best possible course of treatment and formulates custom algorithms for every possible case, based on current evidence.

The basis of the approach is the 10-year-follow-up of currently 100+ patients diagnosed and treated always according to the same algorithm Logical presentation of evidence based approach to each algorithm Contains concise instructions on the best way to proceed during infected total joint arthroplasty Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Mr. Rihard Trebe MD, MSc, Orthopedic hospital Valdoltra

Inhalt

Introduction.- Joint replacements - historical overview.- Biomaterials in artificial joint replacements.- The definition of prosthetic joint infections (PJIs).- Classifications of prosthetic joint infections.- The epidemiology of total joint arthroplasty infections.- Septic complications in arthroplasty.- Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis **** in total joint arthroplasty.- Risk factors for prosthetic joint infections.- Pathogenesis of prosthetic joint infections.- Bacteria-biomaterial interactions.- Biomaterial-host interactions in aseptic and septic conditions.- Influence of wear particles on local and systemic immune system.- Diagnostic evaluations.- Sinovial fluid cytology.- Histological analysis of periprosthetic tissue for detecting prosthetic joint infection.- Microbiological diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection.- Microbiological processing of samples in the investigation of suspected prosthetic joint infections.- Molecular diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection.- Current treatment strategies in prosthetic joint infections.- Total ankle replacement infections.- Periprosthetic Infection Issues With Osseointegrated (OI) Implant Technology in Amputees.- The algorithm for diagnostic evaluation and treatment.- Bone grafts and bone graft substitutes in infected arthroplasty.- Pitfalls of antimicrobial therapy in infected joint artroplasty.