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The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 37, 2021 - Issue 1
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Research Article

New developments in anti-biofilm intervention towards effective management of orthopedic device related infections (ODRI’s)

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Pages 1-35 | Received 23 Aug 2020, Accepted 20 Dec 2020, Published online: 22 Feb 2021
 

Abstract

Orthopedic device related infections (ODRI’s) represent a difficult to treat situation owing to their biofilm based nature. Biofilm infections once established are difficult to eradicate even with an aggressive treatment regimen due to their recalcitrance towards antibiotics and immune attack. The involvement of antibiotic resistant pathogens as the etiological agent further worsens the overall clinical picture, pressing on the need to look into alternative treatment strategies. The present review highlightes the microbiological challenges associated with treatment of ODRI’s due to biofilm formation on the implant surface. Further, it details the newer anti-infective modalities that work either by preventing biofilm formation and/or through effective disruption of the mature biofilms formed on the medical implant. The study, therefore aims to provide a comprehensive insight into the newer anti-biofilm interventions (non-antibiotic approaches) and a better understanding of their mechanism of action essential for improved management of orthopedic implant infections.

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This work received no specific grant from any funding agency.

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