Successful coating of PEEK implants with bioactive film improve success rate

摘要

RESEARCHERS from North Carolina State University have for the first time successfully coated polymer implants with a bioactive film. The discovery should improve the success rate of such implants -which are often used in spinal surgeries. PEEK- the polymer used in these implants, does not bond well with bone or other tissues in the body. This can result in the implant rubbing against surrounding tissues, which can lead to medical complications and the need for additional surgeries.