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van Hengel, I.A.J. (author), Tierolf, M.W.A.M. (author), Fratila-Apachitei, E.L. (author), Apachitei, I. (author), Zadpoor, A.A. (author)Patients receiving orthopedic implants are at risk of implant-associated infections (IAI). A growing number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria threaten to hamper the treatment of IAI. The focus has, therefore, shifted towards the development of implants with intrinsic antibacterial activity to prevent the occurrence of infection. The use of Ag, Cu...review 2021
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Salandova, M. (author), van Hengel, I.A.J. (author), Apachitei, I. (author), Zadpoor, A.A. (author), van der Eerden, B.C.J. (author), Fratila-Apachitei, E.L. (author)Aseptic loosening of a permanent prosthesis remains one of the most common reasons for bone implant failure. To improve the fixation between implant and bone tissue as well as enhance blood vessel formation, bioactive agents are incorporated into the surface of the biomaterial. This study reviews and compares five bioactive elements (copper,...review 2021