Sport-related concussions are common in the United States. Concussion rates have increased over time, likely due to improved recognition and awareness. Concussion rates vary across level (high school vs college),…
Robert Tisherman, Itamar Neto, Orr Limpisvasti, and Carola F. van Eck Ligament reconstructions are one of the most frequently performed orthopaedic procedures. Postoperative graft infection, although a rare complication,…
Caleb M. Yeung and Melvin C. Makhni Spine infections can have significant morbidity and mortality if not identified and treated appropriately. This category of orthopaedic infections can include infections…
Martin McNally Osteomyelitis is a fascinating condition that can affect all parts of the human skeleton. It presents in several distinct ways, but all have varying degrees of inflammation,…
Arvind von Keudell and Michael J. Weaver Infection after fracture surgery is a challenging entity. Prompt diagnosis and treatment is of paramount importance. Successful treatment includes culture-specific antibiotic therapy…
Malcolm E. Dombrowski and Brian A. Klatt Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) continues to be a devastating problem in the field of total joint arthroplasty. There are a number of…
Timothy L. Tan and Sommer Hammoud A septic native joint can be a debilitating condition that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Traditionally, a septic native joint was…
Patrick Moody and Bryan Springer The postoperative dressing functions as an important barrier to prevent orthopaedic infections and reinfections. Preoperative assessment of patient factors and intraoperative evaluation of the…
Michael Yayac, Samuel J. Clarkson, Craig Della Valle, and Javad Parvizi This chapter will provide an overview of antiseptic agents used to irrigate wounds for the prevention or treatment…
Alaina S. Ritter and Sandra B. Nelson Antibiotics play a critical role in the treatment of bone and joint infections. In clinical practice, antibiotics may be delivered intravenously, orally,…
