Context: Why prosthetics and biocompatibility?

In the future, a due consideration will be given to people with disabilities and access to healthcare. Amputees or people with an implant will have better access to high-performance bionic prostheses that will be connected to the amputated limb by neural pathways. Presently, some prostheses already allow amputees to recover partial autonomy and perform simple actions. However, these technologies do not allow a direct connection between the nerve and the prosthesis. Making nerves contact the implants is known to be a major challenge. In addition, a major health risk linked to prosthesis and implants is the development of infections, due to colonization by communities of microorganisms, called biofilms, which can sometimes become pathogenic. In order to overcome this, strong treatments with antibiotics, or even a surgical reintervention is required to remove the prosthesis. These represent a heavy burden for both the patient and trigger significant costs for our health care system.