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This Webinar will address the following topics:
- 19:00-19:05 | Introduction
Li Felländer-Tsai | Sweden - 19:05-19:15 | Biochemical/Toxicological Background about Potential Carcinogenicity of Metals
Hans Drexler | Germany - 19:15-19:25 | General Concern Regarding Cobalt in Surroundings and Initiatives to overcome it
Victor Lamelas Cubero | Sweden/Spain - 19:25-19:35 | Carcinogenic Assessment of Cobalt Containing Alloys in Medical Devices
Michael Kovochich | United States of America - 19:35-19:45 | What is the Role of Registry Studies to Detect Potential Carcinogenic Hazards?
Nils Hailer | Sweden - 19:45-19:55 | Discussion | All
- 19:55-20:00 | Closing Remarks
Klaus-Peter Günther | Germany
This EFORT Webinar will focus on potential carcinogenicity of metal containing implants in orthopaedic and trauma surgery. The objectives of this Webinar are:
- To inform Orthopaedic Surgeons about the classification of cobalt as a carcinogen on EU level and potential consequences for surgeons and manufacturers.
- To summarize current knowledge on the carcinogenic potential of metal particles released from arthroplasty implants.
- To announce related activities within the “EFORT Implant, Patient and Staff Safety Initiative (IPSSI)” directed towards this issue.
Webinar information & online registration: https://efortnet.conference2web.com/#!webinars
Details
| Fachgebiete | Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie |
| Zielgruppen | Assistenzärzte in Weiterbildung, Belegärzte, Chefärzte, D-Ärzte, Fachärzte, Niedergelassene, Oberärzte und Ärzte in Facharztausbildung |
| wiss. Leitung | Li Felländer-Tsai, Sweden and Klaus-Peter Günther, Germany |
| Veranstalter | EFORT |