Guidelines for the Management and Treatment of Periprosthetic Joint Infection

About the Guidelines for the Management and Treatment of Periprosthetic Joint Infection Programme

The Guidelines for the Management and Treatment of Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) programme is an online learning module designed to help healthcare staff understand and manage Prosthetic Joint Infection. It includes one eLearning session with an assessment and offers a CPD certificate on completion.

Who the learning is for

This programme is aimed at anyone who may support patients before or after joint replacement surgery, including:

• Orthopaedic surgeons
• Physiotherapy and rehabilitation teams
• Orthopaedic and community nurses
• Accident and Emergency staff
• General Practice teams

What the programme covers

The module gives a clear, easy-to-follow overview of:

• What Prosthetic Joint Infection is
• How PJI affects patients and their families
• How to recognise signs of infection
• Best-practice national guidelines for managing and treating PJI
• How and when to refer patients for specialist care
• Key resources to support safe and effective care

Learning objectives

By the end of the learning, participants will be able to:

• Understand what PJI is and why early recognition is important
• Identify common symptoms that may suggest an infection
• Know the steps to follow when PJI is suspected
• Apply evidence-based guidance to support safe patient management
• Ensure timely referral so patients receive the right treatment as quickly as possible

This programme is based on research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and informed by the experiences of patients and healthcare teams across multiple NHS Trusts.