Improving osseointegration of high-performance oxide ceramics through peptide surface coatings: Findings from an in vivo rabbit bone defect model

Objectives and questions: High-performance ceramics (HPOC) are used as articulating components in arthroplasty because of their high strength and wear resistance. However, their bioinert nature leads to poor osseointegration when placed in direct contact with bone, as e.g. in the case with all-ceramic [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]