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Biomechanical evaluation and surface characterization of a nano-modified surface on PEEK implants: a study in the rabbit tibia

Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is today frequently used as a biomaterial in different medical operations due to its excellent mechanical and chemical properties. However, the untreated surface of PEEK is bioinert and hydrophobic, and it does not osseointegrate in its pure form. The aim of this study...

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Autores principales: Johansson, Pär, Jimbo, Ryo, Kjellin, Per, Currie, Fredrik, Chrcanovic, Bruno Ramos, Wennerberg, Ann
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4140704/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25152620
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S60387