Industry Sponsored Symposia
Thursday, 17 September
Industry Symposium A
Time: 12:45-13:45
Room: Archive Hall – Plenary hall
From Spine to Arthroplasty: What Infection Specialists Can Learn Across Disciplines
Agenda
- Intra-operative protocols for management of Prosthetic Joint Infection – utilising marginal gains to tip the balance
- The Evolving Role for Antibiotic Loaded Calcium Sulfate Beads in Spinal Surgery
- Local Antibiotic Delivery in Spine and Arthroplasty: Lessons Across Specialities
Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
Chair
- Prof. Dr. med. Yvonne Achermann
Speakers
- Mr Abtin Alvand
- Mr Abtin Alvand
- Prof. Dr. med. Yvonne Achermann
Industry Symposium B
Time: 12:45-13:45
Room: Infante Hall
Induced Membrane Technique in Limb Reconstruction Surgery
The Role of S53P4 Bioactive Glass in Managing Bone Infections
Agenda
- Opening words
- Bioactive glass S53P4: Technology overview
- Masquelet technique success factors – tips and tricks
- First RCT results in tibia and femur non-unions using bioactive glass in Masquelet therapy
- Induced membrane technique – Bergamo experience
- Discussion/panel discussion
Chair
- Dr. Federico Chiodini, Italy
Speakers
- Prof. Chris Arts, the Netherlands
- Prof. Thierry Bégué, France
- Prof. Gerhard Schmidmaier, Germany
- Dr. Federico Chiodini, Italy
Industry Symposium C
Time: 17:30-18:30
Room: Infante Hall
Local antibiotic strategies – concepts, concentrations, combinations, clinical realities in Europe and in the US
Topics
- Principles of local antibiotic administration in the prevention and treatment of PJI
- PMMA bone cement as antibiotic carrier – Bone cement composition, release, concentration and efficacy
- Clinical practice of antibiotic-loaded bone cement use in Europe and the United States
Chair
- Richard Kühl (Moderation)
University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
Speakers
- Volker Alt
University Hospital Regensburg, Germany - Matthew Dietz
West Virginia University, Morgantown, United States of America
Industry Symposium D
Time: 17:30-18:30
Room: D. Maria Hall
PREVENTIA® Surgical Irrigation Meets Experience
Expert Perspectives on PJI Prevention and Treatment
Agenda
- Status & evidence on surgical irrigation in PJI prevention and management
- Case discussion: Prevention strategies in primary arthroplasty
- Case discussion: Treatment pathways and DAIR decision-making
- Surgical tips and tricks from experienced clinicians
- Evidence update and future perspectives
Faculty
- Sebastian Meller, Charité, Germany
- Daniel Pérez-Prieto, Hospital del Mar, Spain
- Ricardo Sousa, Hospital Lusíadas, Portugal
- Ulrich Stöckle, Charité, Germany
- Jason Webb, Bristol Hip Surgery, United Kingdom
- Thomas Haeni, HARTMANN, Germany
Friday, 18 September
Industry Symposium E
Time: 07:15-08:15
Room: Infante Hall
Industry Symposium F
Time: 12:45-13:45
Room: Archive Hall – Plenary hall
LOCAL MANAGEMENT – GLOBAL STEWARDSHIP CERAMENT® G and CERAMENT® V
across the Orthopaedic Spectrum
Agenda
- Welcome & Introduction
- Portugal FRI Experience with CERAMENT
- Local Antibiotic Experience in South Africa
- US Perspectives on Single-Stage PJI Revisions with CERAMENT G
- CERAMENT G and CERAMENT V in SOLARIO
- Summary and Key Takeaways
Chair
- Dr. André Dias Carvalho
Speakers
- Dr. André Dias Carvalho
- Prof. Maritz Laubscher
- Ass Prof. Zachary C. Lum
- Prof. Martin McNally
Industry Symposium G
Time: 12:45-13:45
Room: Infante Hall
Diagnosis & Debridement
Appropriate? Thorough? Controlled?
Topics
- Machine learning in Infection Diagnostics
- Biofilm prevention and disruption technologies
- The state of the art in surgical debridement
Speakers
- Prof. C Deirmengian
Pennsylvania (USA) - Mr. I Khan
Swindon (UK) - Mr. R Morgan-Jones
Essex (UK)