Post-operative Effects on Silver Coated Tumor Endoprosthesis and Biofilm Prophylaxis Systems

摘要

Despite the high state of the art in limp replacement and the reconstructive tumor surgery, failures cannot be excluded. Investigations on post-operative effects on explanted silver coated modules of MUTARS~? prostheses have disclosed changes in the silver surface. Both, the silver coatings and the perioperative lavage with antiseptics reduce efficiently the risks of infections.