Hydrogel coating for orthopaedic implants
Topic Status Complete
Hydrogel coating to reduce orthopaedic implant-related infection in people at higher risk of infection.
Summary
Health Technology Wales researchers searched for evidence on hydrogel coating, with or without additional antibiotics, for the prevention of infection in orthopaedic implant surgery compared with standard of care.
Based on the evidence identified, HTW’s Assessment Group concluded not to progress this topic to evidence appraisal.
Topic Exploration Report
TER603 06.2025
Health Technology Wales Partners
