PMMA bone cements have been successfully used for more than 60 years in orthopaedic and trauma surgery.

This eLearning gives an overview of the quality aspects, differences and application techniques of bone cement:

• Production and components of bone cement
• Modern cementing techniques
• Factors which determine the quality of bone cement in the operating theatre
• Application fields and indications of bone cement in arthroplasty

Required time approx. 35 min

The life span of a cemented prosthesis depends on the cementing technique and influencing factors.

This eLearning course gives an overview of different mixing techniques and other influencing factors:

• Cement types and selection of bone cement
• Manual mixing and vacuum mixing
• Different phases of cement processing
• Effects of external factors on the bone cement

Required time approx. 35 min

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

Required time approx. 35 min

Video tutorials with hands-on guidance and step-by-step explanations e.g. for the use of Heraeus products or other PALACADEMY^® focus topics like diagnostics in 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. Additional educational videos are available here .
• Media Library: Take the knowledge on-the-go
  Find annotated excerpts of current research literature and checklists for practical application.

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.

PALACADEMY^® also offers a document library covering the following formats:

• Clinical Abstracts
• Interviews
• Expert panels
• Recommended Literature
• Case studies
• Checklists