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  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Biomaterials science
  • Infectious disease

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  • Orthopedic implant infections compromise device function and longevity.
  • Current antimicrobial strategies primarily rely on surface coatings to prevent bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation.
  • Emerging technologies integrate drug delivery, material science, immunology, and polymer chemistry.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review orthopedic implant antimicrobial technology.
  • To discuss current applications and evidence.
  • To highlight promising future directions in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing and emerging antimicrobial strategies for orthopedic implants.
  • Analysis of current clinical applications and supporting evidence.
  • Exploration of multidisciplinary approaches.

Main Results:

  • Coating-based approaches are the predominant current strategy.
  • Emerging technologies show promise by integrating multiple scientific disciplines.
  • Further research and clinical validation are needed for novel approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Antimicrobial orthopedic implant technology is evolving rapidly.
  • Multidisciplinary approaches offer significant potential for improved infection control.
  • Future directions focus on advanced material science and targeted drug delivery systems.