Workshop on Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) (Dec, 2018)

Workshop on Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) is organized by PRO-IMPLANT Foundation and will be held from Dec 13 - 14, 2018 at Langenbeck-Virchow-Haus, Berlin, Germany.

Target Audience:
Attending physicians (Oberarzt, Leitender Arzt) or advanced fellows (Assistenzarzt) from the following disciplines: Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Traumotology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Other Surgical Disciplines, Pharmacy, Biology and Physiotherapy.

Whenever possible, a complementary team from each institution should attend the workshop, i.e. one from surgical (orthopedic surgery or traumatology) and one from medical field (internal medicine, microbiology, infectious diseases).

Structure:
• Theoretical part
• Case discussion
• Practical (hands-on) workshop
• Discussion & Summary

Course Description:
This course provides an up-to-date information and a practical approach to manage prosthetic joint infection. It covers prevention, diagnosis and combined (medical and surgical) treatment, with particular emphasis on the interdisciplinary approach and efficient modern concepts.

Certificate / Credits:
A confirmation of attendance (certificate) will be issued at the end of the workshop. Workshops have been submitted for accreditation by Ärztekammer Berlin.
For German participants: Please bring your barcode for the recognition of your credits by the Ärztekammer Berlin.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.