Table 1 Total surface area in mm2 of the used implants.

From: Biofilm formation of Staphylococcus aureus on various implants used for surgical treatment of destructive spondylodiscitis

Implants

Total surface area in mm2

PEEK

557

Ti-PEEK

472

Titanium

985

Tantalum

706

PEKK

594

Bone cement

123