Part of the popular Orthopaedic Knowledge Update® series, this comprehensive orthopaedic resource covers all aspects of the identification, prevention, and treatment of bone, joint, and soft- tissue infections in a single, convenient volume. Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and edited by M. Daniel Wongworawat, MD, FAAOS, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Musculoskeletal Infection 2, presents relevant, evidence-based information, discusses its practical application, and provides supporting references, all tailored to the needs of today’s practicing orthopaedists and trainees. Volume 2 of OKU®: Musculoskeletal Infection is an entirely new work that addresses a significant gap in the literature since the first volume was published in 2009. 

• Offers a complete guide to prevent and safely manage musculoskeletal infection and learn best practices associated with favorable outcomes 

• Covers the latest advances in the field in six authoritative, evidence-based sections: General Considerations; Basic Science; Antibiotics; Prosthetic Joint Infections; Fracture-Related Infections; and Bone, Joint, and Soft-Tissue Infections 

• Features tables, radiographic images, and full-color illustrations to enhance and clarify key topics 

• Each chapter provides an annotated reference list 

• Written, edited, and peer-reviewed by orthopaedic surgeons as well as practitioners in infectious disease, pharmacology, and other medical specialties 

• The most up-to-date resource on orthopaedic infection since 2009 
   

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