Revision Network - What Should Happen to the Infected Joint?

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This presentation by Phil Hopgood discusses the complexities of managing infected knees, particularly in the context of a clinical network. He illustrates the variability in cases of infected knee replacements, highlighting differences in how infections present and stressing the importance of collaboration within a multidisciplinary team (MDT). Hopgood outlines a scenario involving a patient who developed an infected hematoma after a knee replacement and underscores the various ways infections can manifest.



The talk emphasizes communication within clinical networks, particularly the need for participation in MDTs that include orthopedic surgeons, microbiologists, and infectious disease specialists. By using a classification system for knee replacements, he illustrates how complex cases can be organized into hubs for more focused care.



He also provides insights on the different presentations of infected knee replacements, from acute to chronic cases, and discusses treatment strategies. Critical to his message is the necessity of seamless communication and documentation in treatment and management plans, advocating for shared responsibility among clinicians in providing optimized patient care. The presentation concludes with a reaffirmation of the importance of reviewing outcomes and adjusting treatment pathways based on collective experiences and findings within the network.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-240806

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