This book aims to concisely present the most common types of musculoskeletal infections and demonstrate the key components of accurate diagnosis, treatment, and management.  Written by experts in both infectious diseases and orthopaedics, the text takes a reader-friendly approach that is ideal for medical professionals in training as students or as seasoned practitioners strengthening their skills.  Case chapters include a color clinical image as well as radiographic images for superior visual support. They conclude with 4-6 bulleted high yield points for quick reference and reader retention. The cases presented in Musculoskeletal Infections: A Clinical Case Bookprovide relevant and challenging diagnostic and management issues in musculoskeletal infectious disease, with an emphasis on clinical pearls and medical-surgical collaboration.

Pre surgical Staphylococcal decolonization in orthopedic surgery

Prosthetic Joint Infection (Hip or Knee)
Cutibacterium acnes and the Shoulder
Initial Open Fracture Management and Antibiotics
Local Antibiotics for Open Fracture
Open Tibia Fracture with Progression to an Infected Nonunion
Open Fractures: Infected Non-Union
Diabetic Foot Ulcerations - Wound Care Techniques
Non-operative Management of the Diabetic Foot Infection
Onychomycosis and Related Treatment
Osteomyelitis of the Maxillofacial Region
Bacterial Flexor Tenosynovitis
Acute Paronychia and Felon
Pediatric Septic Hip
Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis
Antimicrobial Dosing in the Elderly Population
Soft Tissue Infection, Necrotizing Fasciitis/Gas Gangrene
Psoas Abscesses
Staphylococcal aureus Skin Infections
Vertebral Osteomyelitis and Discitis.