The early outcome in antibacterial activity of orthopaedic metal implant coated with silver composite as future implant related infection treatment – preliminary results

• Main Authors: Mohd Jan, Nurul Hafiza, Zulkifly, Ahmad Hafiz, Ibrahim, Mohd Zulfadzli, Sha'ban, Munirah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) 2017
• Subjects: RD701 Orthopedics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/64065/3/BBS05-morthoj-Early-Outcome-Antibacterial.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/64065/; http://www.morthoj.org/supplements/moa/BBS05-Early-Outcome-Antibacterial.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Bacterial infection during implant placement is a serious complication. The reason for this infection is mainly due to contamination during surgical implantation with the formation of a resistant biofilm at the implant surface. The infection risks may be overcome by application of orthopaedic metall...