Pediatric Osteoarticular Infections

Brings orthopaedic surgeons and paediatricians up to date with the latest developments in the management of bone and joint (osteoarticular) infections in children. Discusses causes and development, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis and conservative and surgical treatment options.

This concise guide brings orthopaedic surgeons and paediatricians up to date with the latest developments in the management of bone and joint (osteoarticular) infections in children. Beginning with an introduction to the causes and development of osteoarticular disorders, the following chapters discuss their clinical features, laboratory diagnosis and treatment options, both surgical and conservative.

Each chapter describes a different infection and its management, with a separate chapter examining drug-resistant osteoarticular tuberculosis and co-infection with HIV. The final section discusses advances and research in the condition.

Key points

Concise guide to the diagnosis and management of bone and joint infections in children
Each chapter discusses a different infection and covers conservative and surgical treatment
Final chapter describes new advances and research
Includes more than 150 full colour images and illustrations

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