The widespread use of biomaterials to support or replace body parts is increasingly
threatened by the risk of implant‐associated infections. In the quest for finding novel anti …

One of the most challenging complications in trauma surgery is infection after fracture
fixation (IAFF). IAFF may result in permanent functional loss or even amputation of the …

Biofilms are aggregates of bacteria, in most cases, which are resistant usually to broad-
spectrum antibiotics in their typical concentrations or even in higher doses. A trend of …

Bacteria can form single-and multispecies biofilms exhibiting diverse features based upon
the microbial composition of their community and microenvironment. The study of bacterial …

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a permanent member of the normal human microbiota,
commonly found on skin and mucous membranes. By adhering to tissue surface moieties of …

Chronic implant-related bone infections are a major problem in orthopedic and trauma-
related surgery with severe consequences for the affected patients. As antibiotic resistance …

Staphylococcus aureus is the most common pathogen associated with bacterial infections in
orthopedic procedures. Infections often lead to implant failure and subsequent removal …

The clinical impact of bacterial infections on bone regeneration has been incompletely
quantified and documented. As a result, controversy exists about the optimal treatment …

Biomaterial-associated infections (BAIs) are an increasing problem where antibiotic
therapies are often ineffective. The design of novel strategies to prevent or combat infection …

Infection of bone tissue, or osteomyelitis, has become a growing concern in modern
healthcare due in no small part to a rise in antibiotic resistance among bacteria, notably …