Evaluating the bioactivity of a hydroxyapatite-incorporated polyetheretherketone biocomposite
Abstract Background Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) exhibits stable chemical properties, excellent biocompatibility, and rational mechanical properties that are similar to those of human cortical bone, but the lack of bioactivity impedes its clinical application. Methods In this study, hydroxyapatite (H...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1069-1 |