Composite Spinal Fixation Systems
OwnerHai Trieu, Fred Molzinventors
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Abstract
Embodiments provide composite components for use in spinal fixation systems. The composite components may comprise polyetheretherketone (PEEK) or another non-resorbable or resorbable polymeric material and at least one metal. Incorporation of PEEK or another non-resorbable or resorbable polymeric material into the components allows average or mean physical properties (e.g., tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, etc.) of the components to be modulated. The composition and orientation of the composite components can be advantageously chosen to produce components with desired physical characteristics.
Claims12
A method of making a composite component of a spinal fixation system, comprising:
- selecting a suitable design for the component;
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- forming the composite component from at least one metal or metal alloy and a polymeric material selected from the group consisting of resorbable and non-resorbable polymeric materials.
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