Glasgow Periprosthetic Infection Symposium

The Meeting consists of a series of lectures, panel discussions and clinical scenarios outlining the latest research and up to date consensus on managing this challenging clinical issue.

Faculty

• Mr Patrick Ashcroft – Aberdeen, UK
• Mr Jason Webb – Bristol, UK
• Professor Steffen Breusch – Edinburgh, UK
• Dr Hans Mau – Hamburg, Germany
• Professor Mike Reed – Hexham, UK
• Professor Farres Haddad – London, UK
• Professor Dominic Meek – Glasgow, UK
• Mr Philip Mitchell – London, UK
• Mr Jonathon Howell – Exeter, UK
• Professor Andrew Manktelow – Nottingham, UK

Learning Objectives

• epidemiology and basic science of periprosthetic infection
• prevention of periprosthetic infection
• recognise the indications of when periprosthetic infection occurs and diagnosis
• the management of periprosthetic infection
• a multidisciplinary team approach is mandatory
• the importance of audit
• research and future developments of management of periprosthetic infection

Who should attend?

• Consultant Orthopaedic surgeons
• Orthopaedic trainees
• Microbiology specialists
• Infectious disease specialists
• Arthroplasty nurse specialists
• Arthroplasty physiotherapists

More details from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow website