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Published on: June 24, 2018
Bacterial adhesion on orthopedic implants
Urška Filipović1, Raja Gošnak Dahmane2, Slaheddine Ghannouchi3
1University Clinical Center of Ljubljana, Department of Traumatology, Zaloska 7, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Abstract:
Orthopedic implants are routinely used for fixation of fractures, correction of deformities, joint replacements, and soft tissue anchorage. Different biomaterials have been engineered for orthopedic implants. Previously, they were designed merely as mechanical devices, now new strategies to enhance bone healing and implant osteointegration via local delivery of molecules and via implant coatings are being developed. These biological coatings should enhance osteointegration and reduce foreign body response or infection. This article reviews current and future orthopedic implants, materials and surface characteristics, biocompatibility, and mechanisms of bacterial adhesion. Additionally, the review is addressing implant-related infection, the main strategies to prevent it and suggest possible future research that may control implant related-infection.
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