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Why do so many medical implants fail? It's not a slow rejection; it's a high-speed "race for the surface" decided in minutes. As soon as an implant enters the body, your own cells and dangerous bacteria sprint to claim the new territory. If bacteria win, they build "biofilms"—slimy fortresses that antibiotics can't penetrate, leading to infection and rejection. This article explores this critical showdown and the new science being used to "tilt the track" in favor of healing.

A simple cut can quickly become a non-healing nightmare. Why? Bacteria are building an invisible fortress called a biofilm in your wound, halting healing before it even starts. Discover the shocking 4-stage timeline of a wound takeover—from silent contamination to full-blown infection in under 72 hours. Learn why the first few hours are a critical race against time and how simple prevention, like immediate irrigation, is the most powerful weapon to ensure true healing begins.