WorkshopThe PRO-IMPLANT Workshop on Management of Fracture-Related Infections (FRI) takes place on 28–29 October 2027 at the Aesculap Akademie in Langenbeck-Virchow-Haus, Berlin. This two-day, in-person course is taught in English to a group of up to 50 participants and combines lectures, case discussions and practical workshops.
The programme addresses prevention, diagnosis and combined medical and surgical treatment of fracture-related infection. Sessions cover biofilm, diagnostic workup and sampling, antimicrobial selection and duration, bone-defect management, plastic reconstruction and infected non-union. Participants will also discuss clinical evidence for biomaterials in osteomyelitis and take part in a practical session on S53P4 bioactive glass.
The second day includes complex cases, non-culture diagnostic tests, common errors in care and participants’ own case presentations. The course is intended for attending physicians and advanced fellows in orthopaedics, trauma surgery, infectious diseases, microbiology and related disciplines. PRO-IMPLANT encourages surgical and medical colleagues from the same institution to attend together. Faculty listed by the organiser include Andrej Trampuz and Cristina Ojeda-Thies.
The organiser lists a standard fee of €520 and an early-bird fee of €480. Accreditation has been applied for with the Berlin Medical Chamber; confirmed CME credits have not yet been announced. Registration and the current programme are available on the official workshop page.