Personalized, 3D- printed fracture fixation plates versus commonly used orthopedic implant materials- biomaterials characteristics and bacterial biofilm formation

•In this study, we have compared biofilm formation on 3D-printed and commercially available osteofixation plates.•Our results show that 3D-printed titanium plates are highly susceptible to bacterial adhesion and biofilm development.•These insights indicate a need for developing post-production proce...

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