Influence of retrieved hip- and knee-prosthesis biomaterials on microbial detection by sonication
Microorganisms' ability to adhere and form a biofilm differs among biomaterials; however, clinical data are conflicting. Microbial adherence and biofilm formation on different biomaterials of explanted joint prosthesis components were investigated. Consecutive patients with explanted joint pros...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AO Research Institute Davos
2019-01-01
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Series: | European Cells & Materials |
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Online Access: | http://www.ecmjournal.org/papers/vol037/vol037a02.php |