Do you have questions on bone cement mixing, surgical procedures relating to cemented arthroplasty, or the use of bone cement? In addition to our live training, the PALACADEMY® Online offers you the opportunity of online training anywhere and anytime.
PMMA bone cement as an active ingredient carrier (eLearning)
Bone cement is not only used for the fixation of a prosthesis it also is a carrier for the targeted local administration of antibiotics and other active ingredients.
This eLearning course gives an overview on basics for the use of local antibiotics in primary and revision arthroplasty:
Prophylactic use of antibiotic-loaded bone cements
Advantages of local antibiotic administration
Release mechanisms
Special requirements for antibiotics in bone cement
Advantages of industrially manufactured antibiotic-loaded bone cements
Essentials in Diagnostics of Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)
The diagnosis of PJI is challenging and requires a multidisciplinary approach. There is no standard diagnostic test - it‘s all about combining the right methods at the right time, and the correct interpretation of the results.
With ’Essentials in Diagnostics of Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)’ PALACADEMY® is providing a practical guide through the diagnostic process in three main sections:
Cases: Why can infection detection fail? Follow three learning cases for a step-by-step explanation of the diagnostic algorithm.
Challenges: How to do it right? Get a detailed knowledge of the basics and practical tips around infection diagnosis.
Media Library: Take the knowledge on-the-go Find annotated excerpts of current research literature and checklists for practical application.
Infections of the musculoskeletal system: Basic principles, prevention, diagnosis and treatment (eBook)
Book published by the Swiss Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (swiss orthopaedics) and the Swiss Society for Infectious Diseases expert group ’Infections of the musculoskeletal system’.
Infections of the musculoskeletal system are rare but involve serious complications. This book is the result of a collaborative effort between the Swiss Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (swiss orthopaedics) and the Swiss Society for Infectious Diseases. Representatives of these two organizations authored this publication being members of the expert group ’Infections of the musculoskeletal system’.
This book is intended
to provide professionals with in-depth insight into the field.
to be a readily accessible guide with important information applicable to specific cases.
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