European Bone & Joint Infection Society 42nd Annual Meeting

Course Overview :

The European Bone & Joint Infection Society (EBJIS) 42nd Annual Meeting 2024 is a comprehensive educational program focused on the latest developments in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of bone and joint infections. Hosted in Barcelona, Spain, this international meeting brings together orthopedic surgeons, infectious disease specialists, microbiologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals to explore evidence-based approaches and emerging innovations in orthopedic infection management.

The program combines scientific presentations, clinical case discussions, free paper sessions, and industry-led symposia designed to enhance multidisciplinary collaboration and improve patient outcomes in musculoskeletal infection care.

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Educational Objectives

Participants will gain advanced knowledge and practical insights into:

• Prevention and treatment strategies for metallic implant infections
• Diagnostic approaches for prosthetic joint infections (PJI)
• Management of fracture-related infections (FRI)
• Surgical decision-making in complex orthopedic infections
• Local and systemic antibiotic treatment strategies
• Biofilm-related infection management
• Molecular microbiology and emerging diagnostic technologies
• Approaches to multi-drug resistant pathogens in orthopedic infections
• One-stage versus two-stage exchange protocols
• Innovations in robotics, artificial intelligence, and digital applications in bone and joint infection care
• Interpretation of findings from large-scale clinical trials in orthopedic infections

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Program Highlights

Key Scientific Sessions

• Large Clinical Trials in Bone and Joint Infection
• Current and Upcoming Strategies to Prevent and Treat Metallic Implant Infections
• Multi-Drug Resistant Pathogens in Prosthetic Joint Infection
• Microbial Etiology in PJI and Advanced Diagnostic Techniques
• Innovation and Technology in Bone and Joint Infection Management
• Surgical Tips and Techniques for FRI and PJI
• Local Versus Systemic Antibiotic Therapy in Bone and Joint Infection

Free Paper Sessions

• Fracture-Related Infections
• Prosthetic Joint Infection
• Antibiotic Treatment Strategies
• Prevention of Prosthetic Joint Infection
• Classification Systems in PJI
• Diagnostic Approaches in PJI
• Biofilm and Implant-Related Infection Research
• Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
• Non-Implant Related Bone and Joint Infections

Industry Symposia

• Advanced Surgical and Diagnostic Infection Management
• Bone Cement and Infection Prevention Strategies
• Innovations in Complex Bone and Spinal Infection Care
• Interdisciplinary Infection Management Approaches
• Improving Outcomes in Complex Prosthetic Joint Infection Cases
• Surgical Techniques and Biomaterial Applications in FRI and PJI

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Event Details

Event: European Bone & Joint Infection Society 42nd Annual Meeting 2024
Dates: 26–28 September 2024
Location: Barcelona

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Target Audience

This educational meeting is intended for:

• Orthopedic surgeons
• Trauma surgeons
• Infectious disease specialists
• Clinical microbiologists
• Musculoskeletal researchers
• Healthcare professionals involved in infection prevention and orthopedic care
• Industry professionals focused on orthopedic technologies and diagnostics

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Why Attend

• Explore the latest evidence-based strategies in bone and joint infection management
• Gain practical clinical insights from multidisciplinary experts
• Stay informed on emerging diagnostic technologies and surgical innovations
• Review current challenges in prosthetic joint infection and fracture-related infection care
• Engage with international specialists and researchers in orthopedic infection science
• Enhance clinical decision-making through advanced educational sessions and scientific discussions