Bacteriophages for the treatment of musculoskeletal infections-An overview of clinical use, open questions, and legal framework
Bacteriophages, or simply phages, are viruses that specifically infect and lyse bacteria. As antibiotic resistance becomes a growing global concern, phage therapy is gaining renewed attention as a targeted and effective treatment option. In orthopedics and trauma surgery-disciplines characterized by high rates of chronic and implant-associated infections-phages offer promising new therapeutic avenues, particularly in cases involving multidrug-resistant pathogens or when conventional surgery is limited.