PEEK Biomaterials Handbook

PART 1: PEEK Foundations, properties and behavior
1. An Overview of PEEK Biomaterials
2. Processing of PEEK for Surgical Implants
3. Compounds and Composite Materials
4. Morphology and Crystalline Architecture of Polyaryletherketones
5. Fracture, Fatigue, and Notch Behavior of PEEK
6. Chemical and Radiation Stability of PEEK: Implications for Device Sterilization
7. Additive Manufacturing of Polyaryletherketones

PART 2: Bioactive PEEK Materials
8. Biocompatibility of PEEK
9. Bacterial Interactions with Polyaryletherketone
10. Development of Anti-Infection PEEK Formulations
11. Thermal Plasma Spray Deposition of Titanium and Hydroxyapatite on PEEK Implants
12. Surface Modification Techniques of PEEK, Including Plasma Surface Treatment
13. HA/PEEK Biocomposites
14. Development of PEEK OPTIMA HA Enhanced
15. Porosity in PEEK
16. Development of MPC Grafted PEEK

PART 3: PEEK Applications in Medical Devices
17. Development and Clinical Performance of PEEK Intervertebral Cages
18. PEEK Rods for Spinal Fusion
19. Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Bone Screws
20. Applications of PEEK in Arthroscopy
21. Applications of PEEK in Trauma
22. Applications of PEEK in Cranial Defect Repair
23. Applications of PEEK in the Dental Field
24. Isoelastic PEEK Implants for Total Joint Replacement
25. Size, Morphology, and Biologic Response of PEEK Wear Debris
26. Biotribology of PEEK
27. PEEK in Total Hip Replacements
28. PEEK in Total Knee Replacements
29. PEEK in Total Disc Replacements
30. FDA Regulation of PEEK Implants

PEEK Biomaterials Handbook, Second Edition explores the expansion in applications in PEEK, from spinal cages, to spinal rods, disc replacements, hip and knee joint replacements, dental applications, and trauma and sports medicine. As new PEEK formulations have been developed incorporating hydroxyapatite, additives to combat infection, and surface grafted polymers to improve lubrication, this book explores key topics that have made significant inroads in the past 5 years. Like the first edition, this updated handbook brings together experts from many different facets. Materials scientists and biomedical engineers, both in industry and academia, will find this to be a one-stop-shop of information.

• Presents a complete reference work covering PEEK, the leading polymer for spinal implants and a range of other biomedical applications
• Covers a range of new formulations and applications, including in-depth coverage of the additive manufacturing of PEEK
• Provides a vital source of supporting information for materials selection decisions and regulatory submissions

Plastics Engineers, Materials Engineers, Biomedical Engineers; Professionals in Spine and Orthopedic Industry and Academia, and orthopedic surgeons involved in material research and development; Teachers and Students of Biomaterials; Medical Device sector OEMs