Study of various synthesis parameters on the size and loading of polymeric microspheres loaded with antibiotic drug for treatment of osteomyelitis

• Main Author: Huang, Xiaojun.
• Other Authors: Loo Say Chye Joachim
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Materials::Biomaterials
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/44769
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Osteomyelitis is a bacterial infection of the bone which is commonly found in open fracture treatments and post-surgery of orthopedic implant. It can result in serious health complications such as amputation and even life threatening conditions if proper treatment was not given. Conventional treatme...