Nico Cortes-Penfield

Assistant professor of infectious diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where he also serves as the medical director of their OPAP program and co-director of their orthopedic ID service line. His specific interest is in the of management periprosthetic joint infections and trauma hardware infections.

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Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 13min

#110 – A Bone to Pick: Biofilm Busters for Prosthetic Joint Infections

Nico Cortes-Penfield, an expert in infectious diseases, Jessica Seidelman, a hospital epidemiologist, and Kerry LaPlante, a pioneering pharmacist, delve into the complexities of biofilms in prosthetic joint infections. They discuss the challenges in eradicating biofilms with antibiotics and explore innovative non-pharmacologic strategies like bacteriophages and electromagnetism. Their insights shed light on the need for tailored treatment approaches and the ongoing evolution of testing methods to combat these persistent infections effectively.

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