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- Talk
- 21/09/2021
- UK
Orthopaedic Surgery in HIV Positive Patients in Resource-poor Settings
Description
The transcript features an informative talk by consultant orthopedic surgeon Simon Graham, who is currently based in Liverpool. He shares his professional background, detailing his dual roles in limb reconstruction surgery and research, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, including experiences in Malawi and South Africa. The focus of his presentation is on the intersection of HIV and orthopedic trauma surgery.
Graham emphasizes the collaborative nature of research and mentions funding sources, notably the Wellcome Trust. He outlines the history and medical understanding of HIV, discussing the significance of its emergence in the early 1980s, its medical implications, and the current state of HIV-related research.
He highlights the unique challenges that HIV-positive patients present to orthopedic surgeons, particularly concerning infection rates and bone healing processes. Graham conveys critical insights into the management of these patients, exploring treatment protocols in both developed and under-resourced settings.
He references various studies, including his own research within South Africa, comparing healing outcomes for HIV-positive and negative patients and discusses the impact of antiretroviral therapies on bone healing. Additionally, he draws attention to the growing prevalence of osteoporosis among HIV patients, influenced by both the virus and therapeutic interventions.
The presentation concludes with practical takeaways for orthopedic surgeons treating patients with fractures, urging practitioners to approach HIV-positive patients with tailored consideration. Graham opens the floor for questions, signaling a collaborative atmosphere aimed at enhancing awareness and understanding within the field.