Fig. 2From: Treating infections with ionizing radiation: a historical perspective and emerging techniquesConcept: Radioimmunotherapy for periprosthetic join infections. Bacteria form a biofilm on the hip prosthesis that protects them from antibiotics and the immune system. Targeted radiation therapy with alpha- or beta-emitting radioisotopes could be able to destroy the structure of the biofilm and kill the bacteriaBack to article page