Infection After Fracture, 1e

Vikas M Agashe, Anand J Thakur
Jaypee Brothers
305 pages
ISBN: 9789366166698
May 2026

Infection after Fracture: Viewpoints and Watchpoints addresses the formidable challenge of fracture-related infection through practical, biologically sound, and ethically grounded orthopedic care. Rooted in extensive clinical experience, particularly within the complex realities of Indian trauma practice, the book emphasizes first principles—meticulous debridement, soft-tissue management, mechanical stability, and multidisciplinary collaboration—over rigid protocols or excessive antibiotic dependence. It examines epidemiology, microbiology, prevention, surgical fundamentals, and difficult real-world scenarios, while highlighting antimicrobial stewardship and the global relevance of lessons learned from resource-variable settings. Designed for surgeons, trainees, and fracture-care clinicians, it serves as a comprehensive guide to sustainable infection control and improved patient outcomes.