title: Evolving uses for implantable PEEK and PEEK based compounds.
abstract: Implantable grade polyetheretherketone is increasingly viewed as a contender to replace metal and ceramics in a variety of applications. The properties of the material and some of its new application options are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Invibio Ltd, Technology Centre, Hillhouse International, Thornton Cleveleys FYS 4QD, UK. mjarman-smith@invibio.com
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jarman-Smith
mesh_terms: D001577:Benzophenones; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007659:Ketones / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011108:Polymers; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000639:trends*
chemical_list: D001577:Benzophenones; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D007659:Ketones; D011108:Polymers; C063834:polyetheretherketone; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols