Journal
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
Volume 179, Issue -, Pages 63-75Publisher
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2014.01.026
Keywords
Drug delivery; Metallic implant; Orthopaedic; Bioresorbable; Biocorrosion
Funding
- MRA Scheme (Monash University)
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The study of metallic drug/device combinations for controlled drug release in orthopaedic applications has gained significant momentum in the past decade, particularly for the prevention and reduction of implant associated infection. Such combinations are commonly based upon a permanent metallic implant (such as stainless steel or titanium) and are then coated with a drug-eluting polymer or ceramic system. Drug elution is also possible from the implant itself by utilising metallic foams, porous architectures and bioresorbable metals. This review will explore the current research into metallic implant drug/device combinations via a critical review of the relevant literature. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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