Infections of the Foot

Marcinko DPM MBA, David Edward

ISBN 10: 0801670187 / ISBN 13: 9780801670183

Editore: Elsevier, 1997

Codice articolo 7442862

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This is the most complete and up-to-date clinical reference encompassing all areas of diagnosis and treatment of the infected foot. Divided into five sections, which cover prevention, laboratory and radiographic analysis, types of infections, medical and surgical treatment, and other concerns. Includes coverage of the psychological implications for the infected patient and the medicolegal implications of treating an infected patient. The two forewords and eighteen chapters are contributed by some of the most well-known and respected specialists in the field. In addition, the chapters contain almost 200 high-quality clinical photographs and radiographs.

* This reference is the only complete and up-to-date reference on the diagnosis and treatment of foot infections available. * "Special chapters" contain important information not commonly found in other books or articles on foot infection, giving the reader the full scope of the subject in one complete reference. These include: OSHA Standards and Requirements for the Physician, New Treatment Modalities for the Infected Foot, Psychiatric Considerations of the Infected Patient, and Medicolegal Implications of the Infected Patient. * Chapters dedicated to blood borne and communicable pathogens and OSHA standards and requirements include timely information on AIDS. * More than 190 clinical photographs and radiographs give the reader a visual understanding of the clinical diagnosis of foot infections. Chapter 7, Radiographic Impression of the Infected Foot, is a complete pictorial review of the subject, containing a total of 64 images. * Twenty-five of the most well-known and respected specialists in the field contributed to this work.

Contenuti: Forewords by E. Dalton McGlamry, DPM, Dsc(Hon) and Orlando A. Mercado, DPM Preface SECTION ONE: Prevention and Pathophysiology of Foot Infections Chapter 1. Sterilization, Disinfection, Ecology, and Preparation of Pedal Skin Chapter 2. Blood Borne and Communicable Pathogens Chapter 3. OSHA Standards and Requirements for the Physician Chapter 4. Recognition and Pathophysiology of Foot Infections Chapter 5. Bacteriology and the role of Glycocalix in Foot Infections SECTION TWO: Laboratory and Radiographic Diagnostic Modalities Chapter 6. Diagnostic Laboratory Analysis of Foot Infections Chapter 7. Radiographic Impressions of the Infected Foot (A Photographic Review) SECTION THREE: The Spectrum and Clinical Variety of Foot Infections Chapter 8. Skin, Soft Tissue and Subcutaneous Foot Infections Chapter 9. Infected Foot Ulcerations Chapter 10. Traumatic Infections of the Foot Chapter 11. Osteomyelitis of the Foot and Ankle Chapter 12. Major Anaerobic Infections of the Foot SECTION FOUR: Medical and Surgical Treatment of Foot Infections Chapter 13. Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents of Choice Chapter 14. Surgical Treatment of the Infected Foot Wound Healing, Decompression, and Soft Tissue Coverage in the Infected Foot Chapter 15. New Treatment Modalities for the Infected Foot SECTION FIVE: Special Concerns of the Infected Foot Chapter 16. Neuropathic Osteoarthropathy and Foot Infections Chapter 17. Psychiatric Considerations of the Infected Patient Chapter 18. Medicolegal Implications of the Infected Patient

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Titolo: Infections of the Foot
Casa editrice: Elsevier
Data di pubblicazione: 1997
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: Used