Study Design: A literature review. Objective: To summarize the implant removal rate,
common bacterial organisms found, time of onset, ratio of superficial to deep infection, and …

The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria threatens humans in various health
sectors, including medical devices. Since formal classifications for medical device …

In an era of electronics-driven healthcare, the disposability of many medical devices raises
environmental concerns. Transitioning these devices towards a circular economy, involving …

Background Semicritical medical devices are defined as items that come into contact with
mucous membranes or nonintact skin (eg, gastrointestinal endoscopes, endocavitary …

This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the environmental impact of surgical
procedures and highlights potential strategies to reduce the associated greenhouse gas …

Study Design. Narrative literature review. Objective. The aim of this study was to review
published literature discussing sustainable health care and to identify aspects that pertain to …

Abstract In this study, Shengmai Yin (SMY) was irradiated at doses of 2, 3, 5, and 7 kGy of
electron-beam, to investigate the effects of electron beam irradiation (EBI) on the microbial …

Objective The aim of this work is to investigate the efficiency of the perioperative processing
of pedicle screw systems (PSS) prior to and after fusion surgery for conventional systems …

The current communication seeks to provide an updated narrative review on latest methods
of reducing implant contaminations used during spine surgery. Recent literature review has …

Study Design: A prospective multicenter study. Objective: The objective of this study was to
assess bacterial contamination in current practices of pedicle screw handling and …