Objective Fracture-related infection (FRI) remains a major concern in orthopaedic trauma.
Functionalizing implants with antibacterial coatings are a promising strategy in mitigating …

Osteoporotic fractures are induced by osteoporosis, which may lead to the degradation of
bone tissues and microstructures and impair their healing ability. Conventional internal …

Delayed bone-healing of senile osteoporotic fractures remains a clinical challenge due to
the alterations caused by aging in bone and immune systems. The novel biomaterials that …

Treating bone infections and ensuring bone repair is one of the greatest global challenges
of modern orthopedics, made complex by antimicrobial resistance (AMR) risks due to long …

Staphylococcus aureus, a Gram-positive bacterium, is a predominant pathogen associated
with various infections. The rapid emergence of antibiotic resistance has intensified the …

Fracture-related infection (FRI) is a devastating complication in orthopedic surgery. A recent
study showed that FRI causes more severe infection and further delays healing in …

Osteoporotic bone defect is an intractable challenge in clinical practice, involving impaired
bone repair ability and abnormal immune response. Despite the development of various …

Osteoporosis is a prevalent skeletal disorder and the most common cause of debilitating hip
fractures, primarily affecting post-menopausal women and elderly people. Implants used to …

Joint replacement is a common surgery and is predominantly utilized for treatment of
osteoarthritis in the aging population. The longevity of many of these implants depends on …

Aims The aim of this study was to perform the first population-based description of the
epidemiological and health economic burden of fracture-related infection (FRI). Methods …