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- Talk
- 22/09/2021
- UK
My Joint is Still Painful After Surgery - Case based discussion
Description
The recorded session features a panel discussion moderated by Sunil Garg, highlighting complex issues in orthopedic surgery, particularly focusing on the management of postoperative knee pain and infection in joint replacements. The panel includes experts like Amanda Isaac, a musculoskeletal radiologist, and Peter James, who delve into multidisciplinary approaches for tackling these challenges.
The conversation covers various topics such as the role of frozen sections in diagnosing infections during surgeries, the intricacies of managing painful knee replacements, and the importance of timing in surgical interventions like debridement, washouts, and DAIR (debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention).
Audience members engage with the panelists, raising questions about topics like malrotation in knee surgeries, the role of patellar resurfacing, and the neural complications resulting from denervation procedures. The panelists share their perspectives, based on clinical experiences and recent research, emphasizing the need for a personalized approach to patient management, considering both physiological and psychological factors.
Overall, the session underscores the importance of collaboration among various specialists, innovative treatment strategies, and the influence of patient education and consent in achieving optimal outcomes.