Polyetheretherketone (PEEK). Part II: Application in Clinical Practice

Abstract

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is one of the up-to-date organic polymer thermoplastics with applications in orthopaedics and trauma medicine. This study presents a detailed analysis of its tests and applications in clinical medicine.

Keywords

• polyetheretherketone
• PEEK
• joint replacement
• wear
• shoulder arthroplasty
• total hip arthroplasty
• total knee arthroplasty