Symposium by Ethicon: Reducing Wound Drainage and PJI in Joint Replacement Surgery

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In a presentation led by hip and knee surgeon Benjamin Bloch, various issues relating to prosthetic joint infections (PJI) and surgical site infections in knee replacements are discussed. Dr. Bloch examines current statistics indicating rising revision rates for knee surgeries, emphasizing the significant complications associated with infections, such as higher mortality rates and increased costs to healthcare systems. He highlights preventive measures, including better wound management techniques and utilizing innovations like barbed sutures and triclosan-coated materials, which can potentially reduce infection rates and improve surgical outcomes. The lecture underlines the importance of managing patient factors like diabetes and nutrition, as well as optimizing surgical protocols to enhance recovery and minimize hospital stays.

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