Fig. 8

Colony-forming unit of implants and the affected area under different treatment modalities. Systemic administration of vancomycin [VC (i.m.)] did not show any better effect on eradication of the bacteria; similar event observed in the presence of magnetic nanoparticles [VC (i.m.) + M]. Local administration of vancimycin into the femoral canal [VC (i.m.) + VC (f.c)] did enhance the eradication of bacteria; similar event observed in the presence of magnetic nanoparticles when magnetic field was applied [VC (i.m.) + M + IOHA]