Periprosthetic joint infections - the old and new

Dates and Times

Start: 4/29/2026 7:00 AM
End: 4/29/2026 8:00 AM

Objectives

1. Understand the pathogenesis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)Explain the relationship between bacterial burden, biofilm formation, and host immune threshold, including endogenous vs exogenous sources.

2. Identify and optimize modifiable risk factors for infectionApply evidence-based preoperative and intraoperative strategies to reduce infection risk in hip and knee arthroplasty patients.

3. Recognize and diagnose PJI using clinical, laboratory, and imaging criteriaInterpret key diagnostic thresholds (ESR/CRP, synovial WBC count, PMN%) and utilize advanced tests such as alpha-defensin and MRI appropriately.

4. Formulate an evidence-based treatment plan for PJIDifferentiate management strategies based on timing (acute vs chronic), including DAIR, one-stage, and two-stage revision, with clear surgical principles and goals.

Speakers

Location

Health Science Center
101 Nicolls Rd
Level 3, Lecture Hall 6
Stony Brook, NY 11794

Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.