In living organisms, biofilms are defined as complex communities of bacteria residing within
an exopolysaccharide matrix that adheres to a surface. In the clinic, they are typically the …

Medical device-associated infections account for a large proportion of hospital-acquired
infections. A variety of opportunistic pathogens can cause implant infections, depending on …

Implant-associated infection (IAI) caused by pathogens colonizing on the implant surface is
a serious issue in the trauma-orthopedic surgery, which often leads to implant failure. The …

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has gradually become the mainstream material for preparing
orthopedic implants due to its similar elastic modulus to human bone, high strength …

Pollution by microplastics in aquatic ecosystems is accumulating at an unprecedented scale,
emerging as a new surface for biofilm formation and gene exchange. In this study, we …

Biofilms have been related to the persistence of infections on medical implants, and these
cannot be eradicated because of the resistance of biofilm structures. Therefore, a …

Orthopedic implants are routinely used for fixation of fractures, correction of deformities, joint
replacements, and soft tissue anchorage. Different biomaterials have been engineered for …

Titanium and its alloys have emerged as excellent candidates for use as orthopedic
biomaterials. Nevertheless, there are often complications arising after implantation of …

Chronic biofilm‐associated infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus often lead to
significant increases in morbidity and mortality, particularly when associated with indwelling …

Implant‐related microbial infection is a challenging clinical problem, and its treatment
requires efficient eradication of the biofilm from the implant surface. Near‐infrared (NIR) …