Perioperative Optimisation….A Better and More Economic Strategy for PJI Prevention

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This presentation from the ISTA 2024 conference held in Nashville, discusses the importance of preoperative optimization in surgical procedures, highlighting how it can lead to better health outcomes and reduced costs. The speaker, Dr David Markel, emphasizes that addressing surgical site infections (SSIs) is critical, as they represent a significant burden on healthcare systems both financially and in terms of patient well-being. Several strategies are presented, including managing chronic conditions like obesity and diabetes before surgery and adopting quality metrics to evaluate surgical outcomes.

The discussion includes the implementation of a registry in Michigan that collects data from various hospitals to track joint replacements and optimize surgical techniques, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce revision surgeries. Emphasis is placed on the significant financial impact of SSIs, urging healthcare providers to focus on prevention during all phases of patient care. Dr Markel concludes with a call for ongoing innovation in surgical practices while maintaining a patient-centered approach.

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