Track: Orthopedic Infections

International Orthopedic Conference

The Orthopedic Infections session tackles one of the field's most feared complications head-on. Attendees will examine current best practices for diagnosing and staging periprosthetic joint infection, along with strategies for managing osteomyelitis in both adult and pediatric patients.


The session also compares one-stage and two-stage revision strategies, explores antibiotic stewardship and local delivery systems, and dives into the emerging science of biofilm-resistant implants, equipping attendees with practical, evidence-based tools for prevention in the operating room.


As antibiotic resistance and revision surgery volumes both continue to grow, this session offers critical, up-to-date guidance for reducing infection risk and improving outcomes, a must-attend for any surgical team managing complex or high-risk orthopedic cases.


Key Topics and Highlights: 


Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Diagnostic criteria and staging for accurate, timely identification. Diagnosis often relies on a combination of laboratory markers, joint aspiration, and clinical criteria.


Osteomyelitis Management: Treatment strategies across adult and pediatric populations. Treatment duration and surgical debridement strategy vary significantly based on infection chronicity and location. 


One-Stage vs. Two-Stage Revision: Comparing outcomes to guide surgical decision-making. This session presents comparative outcome data from both approaches.


Antibiotic Stewardship: Optimizing systemic and local antibiotic delivery. Local antibiotic delivery systems are increasingly used alongside systemic therapy to improve local tissue concentrations. 


Biofilm Science: Understanding bacterial biofilms and infection-resistant implant design. Biofilms significantly complicate infection eradication by protecting bacteria from both antibiotics and the immune system.


Infection Prevention Protocols: Operating room practices that reduce infection risk. Simple, consistently applied protocols often have a greater impact than any single advanced technology.