Phillip A. Laycock

Efficacy of Antibiotic-Loaded Stimulan Beads Against Biofilms on Clinically Relevant Orthopedic Implant Surfaces

Background: Bacterial biofilms play a key role in causing periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Current PJI management strategies commonly combine systemic antibiotic therapy with localized delivery such as antibiotic-loaded cement or beads to achieve effective tissue penetration...