One of the most promising surgical options for treating spinal injury and deterioration of spinal discs is the use of artificial discs to replace the patient’s natural spinal disc.
The materials used in these artificial discs are an important factor in the development of this technology. The discs must be made from materials that are safe to be implanted in the human body, do not cause allergic reactions, and are wear resistant and compatible with medical imaging (MRI for example). Fiber-reinforced plastics are used more and more in today’s orthopedic implants because of their resistance to wear and improved mechanical properties.