Use of a Borate-Based Bioactive Glass Matrix on Infected, Exposed Hardware

Authors

Stephanie N. Campbell, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Cyaandi Dove, University of Texas Health Science - San Antonio
Connor V. Krolikowski, University of Texas Health Science - San Antonio

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

Fall 11-2024

Abstract

A dreaded complication of implanting surgical hardware is a wound dehiscence resulting in hardware exposure; which places the wound at risk for infection and biofilm formation. Once established, biofilms are difficult to eradicate, with a high rate of recurrence even after surgical debridement. As such, there exists a significant need for novel technologies that can help us expedite healing in wounds with exposed hardware. Here we evaluate a borate-based bioactive glass matrix* in this challenging setting.

Recommended Citation

Campbell, Stephanie N.; Dove, Cyaandi; and Krolikowski, Connor V., "Use of a Borate-Based Bioactive Glass Matrix on Infected, Exposed Hardware" (2024). School of Podiatric Medicine Publications and Presentations. 103.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/sopm_pub/103

ORCID

0000-0002-4425-4921

Academic Level

faculty