A Failed 4-Corner Arthrodesis Using a Polyether-Ether-Ketone Implant: A Case Report.

Published in: JBJS case connector (2021)

Use of PEEK implants can result in an adverse local tissue reaction if particles are generated. This is a rare biomaterial-related complication, and surgeons should be aware of this adverse tissue response when using this or other PEEK implants.

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soft tissue
quality improvement
emergency department
drug induced