Abstract
Podiatric physicians often encounter infectious processes in the lower extremity in inpatient and outpatient settings. Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a growing concern for clinicians treating these infections, especially in complex patients who have immune compromise such as diabetes. Although a number of antibiotic options are available for the treatment of lower-extremity soft tissue and bone infections, a careful examination of bacterial susceptibilities, drug resistance, and treatment efficacy can result in better patient care and limb salvage.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 285-309 |
Number of pages | 25 |
Journal | Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine