Session: Functionalization of Cells and Biomaterials: abstract no. 483INTRODUCTION: Metallic implants such as titanium alloy have been widely used in orthopaedic surgeries1. 2-5% of the patients acquire post-operative bacterial infections at implant site though prescription of antibiotics2. Patients may suffer from surgeries like debridement of wound, removal of problematic implant and insertion of new implant. To reduce bacterial infections and improve quality of life of patients, implant surfaces loaded with …postprintThe 2010 North America Conference of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS-NA 2010), Orlando, FL., 5-8 December 2010
