ReviewActa orthopaedica2015
The role of microbial biofilms in prosthetic joint infections.
Review in Acta orthopaedica, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 206 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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206 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 402 citations in OpenAlex.
- Antibiotic-Loaded Hydrogel, Calcium Bead, and Cement in Periprosthetic Joint Infection Following Hip-Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Commercially Available Products.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2026Pooled it
- Topical vancomycin powder for the prevention of surgical site infections in spinal deformity surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2024Pooled it
- How Effective Is Phage Therapy for Prosthetic Joint Infections? A Preliminary Systematic Review and Proportional Meta-Analysis of Early Outcomes.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Pooled it
- Potential side effects of antibacterial coatings in orthopaedic implants: A systematic review of clinical studies.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2023Pooled it
- Accuracy of diagnostic tests for prosthetic joint infection: a systematic review.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2016Pooled it
- Current and emerging antibacterial strategies for periprosthetic joint infection: An overview.Bioactive materials · 2026Review
- Decoding resistance: a comprehensive study on pathogens and antibiotic efficacy in periprosthetic joint infections.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Antibacterial and Immunomodulatory Coatings for Orthopedic Metal Implants: Biological Rationale, Design Strategies, and Translational Challenges.Advanced healthcare materials · 2026Review
- [Chronic MRSA periprosthetic joint infection induces formation of mature tertiary lymphoid structures and osteolysis in mice].Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University · 2026Article
- Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Biofilm Pathogenesis, Immune Dysregulation, and Emerging Prosthetic Interface Strategies.Biology · 2026Review
- Outcomes and safety of antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate beads in orthopaedics: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedics · 2026Review
- Use of Micro/Nanorobots In Vivo for the Eradication of Bacterial Biofilm: A Review of Challenges and Strategies.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Bactericidal effects of diluted povidone-iodine on Staphylococcus epidermidis at different stages of biofilm formation on titanium surfaces.BMC microbiology · 2026Article
- Breaking Down Barriers: CorA Effectively Targets Staphylococcal Biofilms in Vitro and in Vivo.ChemMedChem · 2026Article
- Biofilms in clinical infection: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and the evolving therapeutic landscape.Journal of clinical microbiology · 2026Review
- Artificial Intelligence-Driven Discovery and Optimization of Antimicrobial Peptides Targeting ESKAPE Pathogens and Multidrug-Resistant Fungi.Microorganisms · 2026Review
- A theoretical exploration of protocols for treating prosthetic joint infections with combinations of antibiotics and bacteriophage.NPJ biofilms and microbiomes · 2026Article
- Perioperative Management of Biologic and Targeted Synthetic DMARDs in Orthopedic Surgery: Balancing Infection Risk and Disease Control.Microorganisms · 2026Review
- Evaluating the Effect of Therapeutic Antibiotics in Prosthetic Joint Infections Culturing: A Narrative Review.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Vancomycin resistance in gram-positive infections: evolutionary strategies of survival.Archives of microbiology · 2026Review
146 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) still remains a significant problem. In line with the forecasted rise in joint replacement procedures, the number of cases of PJI is also anticipated to rise. The formation of biofilm by causative pathogens is central to the occurrence and the recalcitrance of PJI. The subject of microbial biofilms is receiving increasing attention, probably as a result of the wide acknowledgement of the ubiquity of biofilms in the natural, industrial, and clinical contexts, as well as the notorious difficulty in eradicating them. In this review, we discuss the pertinent issues surrounding PJI and the challenges posed by biofilms regarding diagnosis and treatment. In addition, we discuss novel strategies of prevention and treatment of biofilm-related PJI.
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