OSTEOMYELITIS OF THE FOOT AND ANKLE. MEDICAL AND SURGICAL MANAGEMENT

1. Relevance of Osteomyelitis to Clinical Practice
2. Clinical and Laboratory Diagnosis
3. Diagnostic Imaging of Osteomyelitis of the Foot and Ankle
4. Bone Biopsy Techniques
5. Pathologic Diagnosis of Osteomyelitis
6. Medical Treatment Guidelines for Osteomyelitis of the Foot and Ankle
7. Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis of the Foot and Ankle in Children
8. Infected Nonunions and Infected Hardware
9. Diagnosis and Management of the Septic Joint
10. Surgical Treatment Principles for Diabetic Wounds Complicated by Osteomyelitis
11. Use of Antibiotic Beads and Antibiotic Spacers in Limb Salvage
12. Management and Prevention of Postamputation Heterotopic Ossification
13. Prevention of Osteomyelitis in Traumatic Injuries
14. Osteomyelitis Associated with Charcot Arthropathy
15. First Ray Osteomyelitis
16. Osteomyelitis of the Central Toes
17. Central Metatarsal Osteomyelitis
18. Fifth Ray Osteomyelitis
19. Transmetatarsal and Lisfranc Amputation
20. Chopart’s Amputation for Osteomyelitis of the Midfoot
21. Osteomyelitis of the Calcaneus
22. Osteomyelitis of the Distal Fibula Associated with Lateral Ankle Decubitus Ulceration

Providing specific treatment protocols that can be individualized to a particular patient’s condition after consideration of the entire clinical picture, this how-to guide focuses on a variety of challenging and controversial situations related to the treatment of patients with osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle. Covering everything from diagnostic and imaging techniques to medical and surgical management strategies, the image-heavy format of this text is of real value, providing a unique look into the treatment protocols discussed. The chapters are organized based on anatomic location of the wound and infection, allowing clinicians easy access to relevant treatment options.

Some of the topics included cover:
• How to diagnose osteomyelitis early in the course of disease without unnecessary tests or harmful biopsy procedures
• How to avoid excessive cost and side effects associated with antibiotics for various clinical conditions that are better treated surgically
• How to minimize the risk of recurring wounds and infection yet preserve optimal foot function after surgery
• How to incorporate advanced techniques like flap surgery, minimally invasive procedures, or local delivery of antibiotics, using case examples that highlight alternative surgical approaches

Carefully selected based on expertise, background, and clinical focus, the contributors are both thought leaders and clinicians who deal with foot and ankle osteomyelitis on a daily basis. As such, Osteomyelitis of the Foot and Ankle will be an invaluable resource for podiatric foot and ankle surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, general surgeons, vascular surgeons and the entire care team with practical guidelines to treat both chronic wounds with low grade bone infection and acute limb threatening infections.

Features
• Provides practical resources and guidelines for diagnosis and management of osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle
• Covers diabetic and decubitus ulcers and wound-related bone infection, as well as trauma-related, hematogenous and post-operative osteomyelitis
• Generously illustrated with a quick-reference layout for the clinical setting

Author
Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS. Department Head, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry HealthPartners Medical Group. Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency Program Director, Regions Hospital. Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota Medical School. St. Paul, MN, USA. Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons