Smart surgical implant coatings provide early failure warning while preventing infection

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May 5, 2023, 8:54 pm133 pts
Newly developed 'smart' coatings for surgical orthopedic implants can monitor strain on the devices to provide early warning of implant failures while killing infection-causing bacteria, researchers report. The coatings integrate flexible sensors with a nanostructured antibacterial surface inspired by the wings…

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