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Pullout strength of endoscopic PEEK cage tested in tension. Plot shows load (N) versus displacement (mm). The device withstands a tensile load of 665 N (66.5 kg) to failure by pullout due to bone stripping (shown in the left two images). PEEK, polyether ether ketone.
