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 …

Microbial biofilms can cause chronic infection. In the clinical setting, the biofilm-related
infections usually persist and reoccur; the main reason is the increased antibiotic resistance …

New bone repair materials are needed for treatment of trauma-and disease-related skeletal
defects as they still represent a major challenge in clinical practice. Additionally, new …

Advances in implantable technologies results from the rapid improvements in research in
the fields of biomedical engineering, biomaterial science, and chemistry. No doubt …

Objective Fracture-related infection (FRI) remains a major concern in orthopaedic trauma.
Functionalizing implants with antibacterial coatings are a promising strategy in mitigating …

An emerging application of nanotechnology in medicine currently being developed involves
employing nanoparticles to deliver drugs, heat, light, or other substances to specific types of …

This study presents a preliminary characterization of selective plated antibacterial copper
coatings on medical-grade stainless steel 1.4021 and nickel alloy Ni200 substrates using …

Background Bone implant infections pose a critical challenge in orthopedic surgery, often
leading to implant failure. The potential of implant coatings to deter infections by hindering …

Infection is one of the main causes of orthopedic implants failure, with antibiotic-resistant
bacteria playing a crucial role in this outcome. In this work, antimicrobial nanogels were …

Postoperative bacterial infections are prevalent complications in both human and veterinary
orthopedic surgery, particularly when a biofilm develops. These infections often result in …