Pathways in Prosthetic Joint Infection

by Peter James, Vanya Gant, Colin Esler, et al.

The incidence of developing infection in prosthetic joints remains low after primary arthroplasty, but owing to the growing success of joint replacement surgery as a procedure to alleviate pain and improve mobility, infection numbers are increasing. The impact on the patient is immense, and surgical options are challenging. Prevention and reducing the incidence is the key to addressing this problem.

Pathways in Prosthetic Joint Infection covers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198791887
• ISBN13: 9780198791881
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.9" x 7.5"