Silver nanoparticles and their orthopaedic applications.
Published in The bone & joint journal • May 1, 2015
Authors:,,
S A Brennan
C Ní Fhoghlú
B M Devitt
Abstract
Implant-associated infection is a major source of morbidity in orthopaedic surgery. There has been extensive research into the development of materials that prevent biofilm formation, and hence, reduce the risk of infection. Silver nanoparticle technology is receiving much interest in the field of o...