12 - 13 December 2025

Fundação António Cupertino de Miranda, Porto

fracture related infections

PRACTICAL UPDATE COURSE ON ORTHOPEDIC INFECTION

Join a multidisciplinary meeting between orthopedics and infectiology, focusing on real cases and clinical application.

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12 - 13 December 2025

A practical course truly focused on clinical reality

On 12 and 13 December 2025, the city of Porto will host a unique meeting between professionals in Orthopedics and Infectious Diseases: the Practical Update Course on Orthopedic Infection – Fracture Related Infections.

Over two days, the course will bring together more than 150 professionals from the fields of Orthopedics and Infectious Diseases, in a multidisciplinary environment of knowledge sharing, oriented towards clinical reality and everyday challenges.

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A MULTIDISCIPLINARY MEETING

Why is this course different?

This program offers a comprehensive and practical approach to fracture-related orthopedic infection, covering all stages. From diagnosis to treatment, including surgical strategies, use of local and systemic antibiotics, and support in making complex clinical decisions — with space for clinical case discussions.

Over 150 participants from Orthopedics and Infectious Diseases

Direct interaction with guest specialists

Workshops with real cases

Faculty

The faculty of this course are not just specialists — they are national and international leaders who shape the future of Orthopedics and Infectious Diseases with knowledge, vision, and humanity.

They bring decades of clinical experience, research, and teaching, but above all, a genuine passion for sharing and elevating medical practice.

Ricardo Sousa, MD, PhD

Miguel Abreu, MD

Claudia Santos, MD

Daniel Soares, MD

Ernestina Reis, MD

Filipa Pereira, MD

André Carvalho, MD

Martin Mcnally, MD, PhD

Melissa Depypere, MD, PhD

Mario Morgenstern, MD, PhD

David Alonso, MD

Our Last Years Conference

Join the GRIP community and deepen your knowledge of the best clinical and scientific practices in the treatment of orthopedic infection. Here we share real evidence, experience, and strategies — with those who are on the ground making a difference.

Highlights from Previous Years

Faculty

Os faculty deste curso não são apenas especialistas — são referências nacionais e internacionais que moldam o futuro da Ortopedia e da Infeciologia com conhecimento, visão e humanidade.

Trazem consigo décadas de experiência clínica, investigação e ensino, mas acima de tudo, uma paixão genuína por partilhar e elevar a prática médica.

Prof. Dr. Ricardo Sousa

Dr. Miguel Abreu

Dr Daniel Soares

Drª. Filipa Pereira

Prof. Martin Mcnally

Prof. Melissa Depypere

Conference schedule

Two intensive days. Leading speakers. Critical topics in orthopedic infection.

DAY 12 – FRIDAY

Course opening - Institucional opening

R. Sousa 8. 30 am - 9 am

Module I – Management of Open Fractures

Local and Systemic Antibiotic Prophylaxis - M. Abreu

Fracture Stabilization: When and How? - D. Alonso

Early Soft Tissue Management: When to Call Plastics? - M. Vilela

9. am - 9. 45 am

Industry Symposium

9. 45 am - 10. 15 am

COFFEE-BREAK 10.15 am - 10.45 am

Workshop I Managing Open Fractures

Small Groups Interactive Case-based Discussion (National and International Faculty)

10. 15 am - 10. 45 am

Module Il – Definition and Diagnostic Workup

Definition and Fri Classification - M.morgenstern Microbiology in Fri: From Basics to the Future - C. Santos

Imaging in Diagnosis and Planning - M. Mcnally

12. 15 pm - 1 pm

LUNCH 1 pm -2 pm

Workshop Il Diagnosing Fracture Related Infection

Small Groups Interactive Case-based Discussion (National and International Faculty)

2 pm - 3. 30 pm

Module lll – Treatment and Impact of Fri

When to Remove or Retain the Implant - A. Carvalho
Solario Trial : Definitive Proof for Local Antibiotics? - M. Mcnally
Recommendations for Systemic Antimicrobial Therapy - M. Depypere
The Critical Role of the Orthoplastics Approach
- TBC (A. Conde, L. Rios, C. Pinto)

3. 30 pm - 4. 30 pm

COFFEE-BREAK 3. 30 pm - 4. 30 pm

Workshop Ill Treating Fracture Related Infection

Small Groups Interactive Case-based Discussion (National and International Faculty)

5. pm - 6. 30 pm

DAY 13 – SATURDAY

Module IV – Solutions for Complex Problem

Reconstruction Options for Segmental Defects - D. Alonso

Defining Success in Fri – It’s Not Only About Killing Bacteria
- M. Morgenstern

Safety and Efficacy of Phage Therapy in Difficult Fri Cases
- M. Depypere

9 am - 9. 30 am

Workshop Iv Complex Fri Cases

Small Groups Interactive Case-based Discussion (National and International Faculty)

9. 30 am - 1 1 am

COFFEE-BREAK 1 1 am - 11.30 am

Industry Symposium

11. 30 am - 12 pm

Workshop Bring Your Own Cases - R. Sousa

Moderators: All Faculty and Participants Together

Closure and Take Home Messages - M. Abreu

12 pm - 1. 30 pm

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Join the most important conference

Two intensive days of knowledge, discussion, and practical training with leading national and international experts in orthopedics and infection. An unmissable meeting that promises to shape the future of clinical practice. Take part in this event.