Can the biofilm produced by Staphylococcus aureus on implant be eradicated by covered with bone cement? in vitro study.

Gocer H., Emir D., Onger M. E.

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH-INDIA, vol.28, no.16, pp.6942-6946, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Editorial Material
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 16
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Journal Name: BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH-INDIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.6942-6946
  • Keywords: MRSA, PJI, Biofilm, Orthopedic implant, Bone cement, 2-STAGE REVISION, SYNOVIAL-FLUID, ARTHROPLASTY, INFECTION, DIAGNOSIS, RISK
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) are increasing as a result of increased major joint arthroplasty (MJA). Classical treatment of PJI is a two-stage revision. However, this approach results in morbidity and is not cost effective. We investigated whether covering of the implants with bone cement is sufficient for eradication of microorganism on biofilm.