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Oxford Performance Materials is redefining complex ankle salvage with 3D-printed Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) for total talus replacements.
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Oxford Performance Materials is redefining complex ankle salvage with 3D-printed Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) for total talus replacements.

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Oxford Performance Materials is redefining complex ankle salvage with 3D-printed Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) for total talus replacements. PEKK matches native bone stiffness at 3.5 GPa compared to Titanium's 110 GPa, eliminating stress shielding and metal hypersensitivity risks affecting 15% of patients. Inherent antibacterial properties also reduce bacterial attachment by up to 50% versus standard polymers. This shift to radiolucent, metal-free AM solutions marks a major advancement in orthopedic longevity. 🦴🏥

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