Titanium vs. polyetheretherketone (PEEK) interbody fusion: Meta-analysis and review of the literature
Abstract
Spinal interbody fusion is a standard and accepted method for spinal fusion. Interbody fusion devices include titanium (Ti) and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages with distinct biomechanical properties. Titanium and PEEK cages have been evaluated in the cervical and lumbar spine, with conflicting results in bony fusion and subsidence. Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we reviewed the...
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Title
Titanium vs. polyetheretherketone (PEEK) interbody fusion: Meta-analysis and review of the literature
Published Date
Oct 1, 2017
Volume
44
Pages
23 - 29
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