Despite the introduction of novel diagnostic methods and improvements in prevention and treatment strategies, bone and joint infections (PJI, osteomyelitis, fracture-related infections, etc.) are still one of the most challenging complications in orthopedic surgery.
For optimal infection care, an accurate diagnosis is essential. However, a diagnostic method with 100% sensitivity and specificity does not exist. Hence, further research is necessary to identify more precise test methods.
In addition, with current treatment strategies (surgical and antimicrobial therapy) we are not able to eradicate every single infection. Therefore, further development in this field is also urgently needed.
This special issue should, therefore, serve as a platform to deliver novel insights in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies of bone and joint infections.
This special issue focuses on the following topics:
1. Novel approaches in diagnosing bone and joint infections
2. Improvements of surgical treatment and strategies
3. Antimicrobial therapy or alternatives
We encourage authors to submit their original research articles and reviews for basic, clinical, and translational scientific papers to approach new frontiers in this interesting clinical and scientific field.
Despite the introduction of novel diagnostic methods and improvements in prevention and treatment strategies, bone and joint infections (PJI, osteomyelitis, fracture-related infections, etc.) are still one of the most challenging complications in orthopedic surgery.
For optimal infection care, an accurate diagnosis is essential. However, a diagnostic method with 100% sensitivity and specificity does not exist. Hence, further research is necessary to identify more precise test methods.
In addition, with current treatment strategies (surgical and antimicrobial therapy) we are not able to eradicate every single infection. Therefore, further development in this field is also urgently needed.
This special issue should, therefore, serve as a platform to deliver novel insights in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies of bone and joint infections.
This special issue focuses on the following topics:
1. Novel approaches in diagnosing bone and joint infections
2. Improvements of surgical treatment and strategies
3. Antimicrobial therapy or alternatives
We encourage authors to submit their original research articles and reviews for basic, clinical, and translational scientific papers to approach new frontiers in this interesting clinical and scientific field.