In the last 5 years, a wide variety of surface modification strategies are explored to improve
the integration of poly (etheretherketone)(PEEK) implants with bone. Since PEEK does not …

Spinal metastases are an increasing societal health burden secondary to improvements in
systemic therapy. Estimates indicate that 100,000 or more people have symptomatic spine …

Abstract Poly-Ether-Ketone (PEEK) is a bioactive material capable of replacing traditional
metal and ceramic components in biomedical applications but still lacks some strength and …

Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) has continued to evolve over the past few decades,
with significant advancements in technology and technical skills. From endonasal cervical …

Artifacts in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) due to
titanium implants in spine surgery are known to cause difficulties in follow-up imaging …

In spinal oncology traditional titanium implants could significantly impair evaluation of
postoperative imaging because of artifacts, potentially affecting proper planning and …

The pores of bone tissue that play an important part in bone regeneration can emulate the
areas of nanoparticles from porous scaffolds. This work evaluated a novel designed and …

Due to its superior mechanical properties and chemical stability, Polyetheretherketone
(PEEK) has emerged as an alternative to conventional metal implants. However, the bio …

OBJECTIVE The authors aimed to demonstrate the feasibility and advantages of carbon
fiber–reinforced PEEK (CFRP) composite implants in patients with both primary and …

The study investigated whether the use of carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK screw material (CF-
PEEK) can reduce magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) artifact formation. Two consecutive …