Polyaryletheretherketone (PEEK) has been commonly used for interbody fusion devices
because of its biocompatibility, radiolucency, durability, and strength. Although the technology …

Recent advances in the additive manufacturing technology now enable fused filament
fabrication of polyetheretherketone (PEEK). A standardized lumbar fusion cage design was 3D …

Knowledge regarding the in vivo performance and periprosthetic tissue response of cervical
and lumbar total disc replacements (TDRs) continues to expand. This review addresses the …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Although total disc replacements have been performed in
Europe since the 1980s, this type of surgery is still new in the United States. The clinical …

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a potential application for polyetheretherketone (PEEK) spinal
interbody fusion cages, which were introduced as an alternative to titanium cages because …

Background All-polymer bearings involving polyetheretherketone (PEEK) have been proposed
for orthopaedic applications because they may reduce stress shielding, reduce weight of …

Study Design. Retrospective retrieval analysis. Objective. To evaluate wear, deformation
and biodegradation within retrieved polycarbonate urethane (PCU) components of Dynesys …

The properties of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) are the direct result of the chemistry and
architecture of the polymer backbone, the manner and extent to which the molecules organize …

Shell deformation of resurfacing and all-metal modular cups following press-fit implantation
has been reported, but not for conventional metal-backed cups with polyethylene liners. The …

Study Design We retrieved a functioning ProDisc-L total disc replacement and associated
tissues at 16 months of service life. Objective To analyze a previously unreported mode of …