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Table 1 SEM particle analysis of HXLPE, PEEK, and CoCrMo particles

From: The degree of peri-implant osteolysis induced by PEEK, CoCrMo, and HXLPE wear particles: a study based on a porous Ti6Al4V implant in a rabbit model

 

HXLPE

PEEK

CoCrMo

Particle size (μm)

1.23 (0.72)

1.05 (0.70)

1.16 (1.13)

Aspect ratio

1.79 (1.60)

1.83 (1.53)

1.81 (1.59)

Roundness

0.60 (0.50)

0.61 (0.52)

0.60 (0.51)

Form factor

0.66 (0.61)

0.67 (0.60)

0.67 (0.60)

Perimeter (μm)

5.62 (2.33)

4.51 (2.12)

4.96 (2.65)

  1. Parameter values are reported as means (medians)