@article{1442751, recid = {1442751}, author = {Longo, Umile Giuseppe, and Budhiparama, Nicolaas C. and Lustig, Sébastien, and Becker, Roland, and Espregueira-Mendes, João,}, title = {Infection in knee replacement /}, pages = {1 online resource (xvi, 365 pages) :}, abstract = {This book provides an in-depth overview of the aetiology, treatment and prevention of infections following knee arthroplasty. It presents up-to-date information on available techniques and salvage procedures for complex patients with infected, total knee arthroplasty. Divided into 5 sections, this book explores biomaterials, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, including preoperative optimisation, in order to reduce knee infections. This book is a valuable reference resource for practicing orthopaedic surgeons, residents, and medical students wishing to understand the fundamental concepts in infectious disease medicine needed in current orthopaedic practice.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1442751}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81553-0}, }