A novel antimicrobial coating to prevent periprosthetic joint infection

Aims: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a debilitating condition with a substantial socioeconomic burden. A novel autologous blood glue (ABG) has been developed, which can be prepared during surgery and sprayed onto prostheses at the time of implantation. The ABG can potentially provide an ant...

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Main Authors: Rita Ramalhete, Robyn Brown, Gordon Blunn, John Skinner, Melanie Coathup, Ian Graney, Anita Sanghani-Kerai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery 2020-12-01
Series:Bone & Joint Research
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Online Access:https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/epdf/10.1302/2046-3758.912.BJR-2020-0157.R1