Antimicrobial coated implants in trauma and orthopaedics-A clinical review and risk-benefit analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2016.12.011
Abstract: Implant-associated infections remain a major issue in orthopaedics and antimicrobial functionalization of the implant surface by antibiotics or other anti-infective agents have gained interest. The goal of this article is to identify antimicrobial coatings, for… read more here.
Keywords: infection rates; risk; infection; risk benefit ... See more keywords
Fortifying the Bone-Implant Interface Part 2: An In Vivo Evaluation of 3D-Printed and TPS-Coated Triangular Implants
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DOI: 10.14444/4016
Abstract: Background Minimally invasive surgical fusion of the sacroiliac (SI) joint using machined solid triangular titanium plasma spray (TPS) coated implants has demonstrated positive clinical outcomes in SI joint pain patients. Additive manufactured (AM), i.e. 3D-printed,… read more here.
Keywords: implant interface; tps coated; bone; bone implant ... See more keywords