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Biomaterials

Evonik tests PEEK for joint prostheses

by Alex Scott
April 16, 2021 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 99, Issue 14
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A photo of a prosthetic hip joint.
Credit: Evonik Industries
Evonik sees prosthetic joints as a market for its PEEK resin.

Evonik Industries is investigating whether its polyether ether ketone (PEEK) thermoplastic can be used to make long-lasting prosthetic joints. To develop the prostheses, the German chemical company is collaborating with the Center for Knee and Hip Replacement at Massachusetts General Hospital. Evonik expects PEEK to significantly extend the life of prosthetic joints, including hips, which currently feature a weak point between the head and the cup. PEEK is already used in medical implants.

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