Targeting the biofilm microenvironment: Advances in stimuli-responsive antibacterial coating strategies for implant-associated infections
As the global population ages, the prevalence of age-related conditions such as osteoporosis continues to increase, leading to greater use of orthopedic implants. However, implant-associated infections can cause severe complications, including loss of implant function, limb sequelae, and increased mortality. Biofilm fo...