Moderators: Christopher Chaput, MD; Paul J. Slosar, MD
Spine implant materials, design and surface characteristics are topics of growing academic and commercial interest. This symposium will include a scientific panel, all of whom have published on implant materials and surface technologies related to spine implants and bone integration and fusion.
To ensure a clear understanding of the evidence, this scientific panel will discuss the pros and cons of various materials and surfaces as well as competitive technologies. Surgeon participants are encouraged to offer clinical insights and clinical outcome data, if available, for the various surfaces discussed by the scientists.
Agenda
Introduction
Christopher Chaput, MD
PEEK and Porous PEEK Science
Ken Gall, PhD
Material Biomechanical Testing and the Pros and Cons of the Various Production Methods: Coatings, 3D Printing, Acid Etching, Salt Subtraction PEEK
Lisa Ferrara, PhD
Titanium 3D Printing, Porous Titanium Science
Wellington Hsu, MD
Relative Importance of Material versus Surface Topography
Paul J. Slosar, MD
The Surgeon/Clinical Perspective on Implant Surface Biotechnologies
Jean-Jacques Abitbol, MD
Discussion, Questions and Answers
Faculty Panel