Coated Implants (IMAGE)

Duke University

Coated Implants

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The antibiotic rifampin mixed with a self-assembling solution of polymers is coated onto human intramedullary hip implants. Early trials in mice showed that, after 20 days, the approach did not hurt the bone’s ability to fuse with the implant, the polymer was completely absorbed by the body, and the antibiotics prevented 100% of infections.

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Segura Laboratory and Bertha Laboratory

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