This review covers the most recent developments of inorganic and organic-inorganic
composite coatings for orthopedic implants, providing the interface with living tissue and with …

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Antibiotic-loaded biomaterials are currently part of standard medical procedures for both
local treatment and prevention of implant infections. The achievement of local delivery of …

Combination devices—those comprising drug releasing components together with
functional prosthetic implants—represent a versatile, emerging clinical technology promising …

The local delivery of antibiotics in the treatment of osteomyelitis has been used safely and
effectively for decades. Multiple methods of drug delivery have been developed for the …

Osteomyelitis, an inflammatory process accompanied by bone destruction, is caused by
infective microorganisms. The high success rates of antimicrobial therapy by conventional …

Despite the improvement in surgical technique and implant design in orthopedic and trauma
surgery, implant-related infections are still a challenging problem for surgeons. The use of …

Poly (lactic acid) is considered to be a promising alternative to petroleum-based polymers
due to its renewability, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and good mechanical properties …

Adult osteomyelitis most commonly arises from open fractures, diabetic foot infections, or the
surgical treatment of closed injuries. Patients usually have a history of prolonged debilitation …

In the field of local application of antimicrobials, a number of novel drugs and/or new drug
delivery systems have been developed in recent years. The present study aimed to …