PJICON 2026 was the first dedicated conference in India on Prosthetic Joint Infection, held on 11–12 July 2026 in Goa and organized by the Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA). The conference focused on:
- Postoperative infection after joint replacement surgeries, recognized as a growing problem in India, especially with the rising number of surgeries in tier‑2 and tier‑3 cities and under government schemes.
- Prevention of infection, including optimal preparation of patients before joint replacement surgery.
- Advanced diagnostic and management strategies for difficult, resistant, and recurrent prosthetic joint infections.
Dr Subhash Jangid’s Role as Faculty
Dr Subhash Jangid participated as a faculty member in PJICON 2026, contributing his clinical expertise to the conference’s core themes of infection prevention and management.
His faculty involvement included:
- Presenting a successful case of bilateral hip infection in a patient with sickle cell disease.
- This case was managed according to his established protocols, highlighting practical approaches to complex infection scenarios in high‑risk patients
Participating in panel discussions on:
- Newer investigations to identify the causative bacteria in challenging prosthetic joint infection cases.
- Management strategies for highly resistant and recurrent infections, where conventional treatments often fail
Importance of His Contributions
- The case presentation and panel participation underscore several key points relevant to the Indian context:
- Prosthetic joint infections are a serious complication of joint arthroplasty, with incidence around 1% after primary procedures and significant impact on outcomes and healthcare burden.
- In patients with systemic conditions like sickle cell disease, infection risk and complexity are higher, requiring tailored protocols and multidisciplinary management.
- Dr Jangid’s experience and protocols offer a practical framework for orthopedic surgeons in tier‑2 and tier‑3 centers, where such complex cases may be increasingly encountered due to expanded access to joint replacement surgeries under government programs
- His involvement at PJICON 2026 thus contributes to the broader goal of improving infection prevention, early diagnosis, and advanced management of prosthetic joint infections across India.
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