Spinal Implants
What Is A Cervical Cage
A PEEK cervical cage is an interbody spinal implant used during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). It provides a stable surface for bone to
August 14, 2020
Medical PEEK Implant Applications
What Are Biocompatible Polymers?
Biocompatible polymers are medical-grade plastics that are safe to use in medical applications. Some of these polymers can be implanted for many years without fear
August 6, 2020
Spinal Implants
How Are PEEK Rods Used in Lumbar Decompression Surgery?
Lumbar decompression surgery is a complicated procedure, and one that requires proper fusion of lumbar vertebrae. The addition of PEEK devices like spinal rods have
July 30, 2020
Medical PEEK Implant Applications
What are Important Applications of Polymers in Medicine?
Polymers are serving critical roles for the medical field, from single use instruments to life-preserving in vivo devices. These instruments and devices are made from
July 24, 2020
PEEK Medical Devices
How Are PEEK Screws Used?
PEEK screws are replacing stainless steel and titanium surgical screws in many instances, and they can be found in various orthopedic and trauma fixation applications.
July 6, 2020
Spinal Implants
PEEK Interbody Device
PEEK interbody devices have been in use for well over a decade and are integral to several spinal fusion procedures. This includes anterior cervical discectomy
June 23, 2020
Conversion Services
What Are The Advantages of PEEK in Rod Form?
Stock PEEK shapes like rods allow for thicker cross-sections and extended lengths, beyond what is possible with injection molding. PEEK rods can be extruded with
June 12, 2020
Medical PEEK Implant Applications
Materials Used In Medical Implants
Medical implants are tightly regulated by the FDA, and they can only be manufactured from biomaterials that have a proven safety record. This includes several
May 29, 2020
Spinal Implants
Artificial Disc Replacement
In recent years, artificial disc replacements made from PEEK have garnered interest from researchers. The initial studies are promising and confirm that the high-performance polymer
May 21, 2020
Medical PEEK Implant Applications
Medical Plastic Devices
According to a report put together by Grand View Research, the medical plastics market is expected to climb above $33 billion by 2025, up from
May 19, 2020