Integrated porous polyetheretherketone implants for treating skull defect

Autor: Mingguang Zhang, Mei-li Qi, Kunshan Yuan, Hanjie Liu, Jinping Ren, Aihua Liu, Shengkun Yao, Xiangrui Guo, Xiushan Li, Haijun Zhang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Vol 22, Iss , Pp 728-734 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2238-7854
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2022.11.122
Popis: Skull defect is a common clinical disease, and the corresponding treatment is still a grand challenge. No artificial product can perfectly integrate with human skull and match the skull defect during growth. Herein, we report a porous polyetheretherketone (PEEK) implant with the microstructures almost identical to natural bones for repairing skull defect. Compared to non-porous PEEK controls, the porous PEEK implants efficiently promote cell adhesion, regenerate skull tissues, and finally achieve perfect healing with surrounding tissues within 6 months. This work suggests the important potential of integrated porous PEEK implants for treating skull defect in clinic, especially for children with rapidly growing skulls.
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