Volume 23, Issue 9 2300032
Review

Research and Application of Medical Polyetheretherketone as Bone Repair Material

Feifei Pu

Corresponding Author

Feifei Pu

Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital of Wuhan (Wuhan No.1 Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022 China

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Yihan Yu

Yihan Yu

Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022 China

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Zhicai Zhang

Zhicai Zhang

Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022 China

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Wei Wu

Wei Wu

Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022 China

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Zengwu Shao

Zengwu Shao

Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022 China

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Chao Li

Chao Li

Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022 China

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Jing Feng

Jing Feng

Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital of Wuhan (Wuhan No.1 Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022 China

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Longjian Xue

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Longjian Xue

School of Power and Mechanical Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430072 China

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Fengxia Chen

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Fengxia Chen

Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430071 China

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First published: 23 April 2023
Citations: 10

Abstract

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) can potentially be used for bone repair because its elastic modulus is similar to that of human natural bone and good biocompatibility and chemical stability. However, its hydrophobicity and biological inertness limit its application in the biomedical field. Inspired by the composition, structure, and function of bone tissue, many strategies are proposed to change the structure and functionality of the PEEK surface. In this review, the applications of PEEK in bone repair and the optimization strategy for PEEK's biological activity are reviewed, which provides a direction for the development of multifunctional bone repair materials in the future.

Conflict of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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