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University College London
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Article title
Development of a hydroxyapatite coating containing silver for the prevention of peri-prosthetic infection.
Type
D - Journal article
Title of journal
J Orthop Res
Article number
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Volume number
30
Issue number
3
First page of article
356
ISSN of journal
1554-527X
Year of publication
2012
URL
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Number of additional authors
3
Additional information
In this paper we report on developing silver impregnated implant suitable for orthopaedic use, which is effective in preventing biofilm formation. The incidence of peri-prosthetic infection is around 2% but in certain applications may be as high as 10%. It has been estimated that it may cost the NHS up to £70,000 to teat an infected patient. the development of an antibacterial coating to reduce biofilm formation is clinically and commercially important. We have patented this technology and two companies one that coats orthopaedic implants and one that manufactures implants are collaborating on a joint project using this invention.
Interdisciplinary
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Cross-referral requested
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None
Proposed double-weighted
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