PEEK Biomaterials Handbook

Part 1 - PEEK Foundations, Properties, and Behavior
1 An Overview of PEEK Biomaterials
2 Synthesis and 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
7 Additive Manufacturing of Polyaryletherketones

Part 2 - Bioactive PEEK Materials
8 Biocompatibility of PEEK Polymers
9 Bacterial Interactions With PEEK
10 Thermal Plasma Spray Deposition of Titanium and Hydroxyapatite on PEEK Implants
11 Surface Modification Techniques of PEEK, Including Plasma Surface Treatment
12 Bioactive Polyaryletherketone Composites

Part 3 - PEEK Applications in Medical Devices
13 Porosity in PEEK
14 Phospholipid Polymer-Grafted Poly(Ether-Ether-Ketone) by Self-Initiated Surface Grafting
15 Development and Clinical Performance of PEEK Intervertebral Cages
16 Dynamic Stabilization and Semirigid PEEK Rods for Spinal Fusion
17 Applications of Polyetheretherketone in Arthroscopy
18 Polyetheretherketone in Trauma
19 Applications of Polyetheretherketone in Craniomaxillofacial Surgical Reconstruction
20 Applications of PEEK in the Dental Field
21 Isoelastic PEEK Implants for Total Joint Replacement
22 Biologic Responses to Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Wear Particles
23 Biotribology of PAEK Bearings in Multidirectional Pin-on-Disk Testers
24 PEEK Biomaterials in Total Joint Replacement
25 PEEK-on-Ceramic Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
26 FDA Regulation of PEEK Implants

PEEK biomaterials are currently used in hundreds of thousands of spinal fusion patients around the world every year. Durability, biocompatibility, and excellent resistance to aggressive sterilization procedures make PEEK a polymer of choice, replacing metal in orthopedic implants, from spinal implants and knee replacements to finger joints and dental implants.
The new edition of this authoritative work sees the book expand from 17 chapters to 26 chapters to match the expansion in applications in PEEK—from spinal cages to spinal rods and disc replacements; hip and knee joint replacement; dental; trauma; and sports medicine. New PEEK formulations have been developed incorporating hydroxyapatite, additives to combat infection, and surface grafted polymers to improve lubrication. The book also covers additive manufacturing, which has made significant inroads with PEEK in the past 5 years as well by introducing the prospect of patient-specific implants.
Like the 1st edition, the updated Handbook brings together experts in many different facets related to PEEK clinical performance as well as in the areas of materials science, tribology, and biology to provide a complete reference for specialists in the field of plastics, biomaterials, medical device design, and surgical applications.
Useful for materials scientists and biomedical engineers, both in industry and academia, the book is a one-stop shop for information on PEEK as a biomaterial—including in-depth coverage of materials properties—while also providing cutting-edge information on applications and combinations of the material.

• 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