Investigators have found that nanocoated polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages for posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) achieve a better fusion rate than uncoated PEEK cages at one year follow-up—while also having similar safety and efficacy outcomes. These are the conclusions of a randomised controlled trial, conducted by Karel Willems (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, AZ Delta, Roselare, Belgium) and colleagues, published in the International Journal of Spine Surgery
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