Recent Advances in Antibacterial Coatings to Combat Orthopedic Implant-Associated Infections

S Akay, A Yaghmur - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Implant-associated infections (IAIs) represent a major health burden due to the complex
structural features of biofilms and their inherent tolerance to antimicrobial agents and the …

Reverse engineering and 3D printing of medical devices for drug delivery and drug-embedded anatomic implants

A Elumalai, Y Nayak, AK Ganapathy, D Chen, K Tappa… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, 3D printing (3DP) has advanced traditional medical treatments. This review
explores the fusion of reverse engineering and 3D printing of medical implants, with a …

[HTML][HTML] 3D-printed porous PEI/TCP composite scaffolds loaded with graphdiyne oxide on the surface for bone defect repair and near-infrared light-responsive …

H Wang, X Xu, X Mei, D Zeng, B Ying, Z Yu, S Liu, R Li… - Materials & Design, 2024 - Elsevier
Bone implants that promote osseointegration and have antimicrobial capabilities are
necessary to ensure optimal long-term functionality of implants. In this study, a porous …