Polyethylene-Based Knee Spacer for Infection Control: Design Concept and Pre-Clinical In Vitro Validations
Antibiotic-loaded polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) has been widely applied in the treatment of knee periprosthetic joint infections. However, problems with antibiotic-loaded PMMA-based spacers, such as structural fracture and implant dislocation, remain unresolved. A novel polyethylene-based spacer, d...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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Series: | Polymers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/12/10/2334 |