Fig. 1From: Does partial coating with titanium improve the radiographic fusion rate of empty PEEK cages in cervical spine surgery? A comparative analysis of clinical data Top: Photographs (provided by the manufacturer) of the implant. Left – viewed from the top (notice at the four corners the tips of the tantalum pins for visualization on x-rays); Center – viewed laterally; Right – viewed obliquely to see all three planes. Bottom: An intraoperative photograph of the spacer being implanted into a patient, again illustrating how the base PEEK implant is coated with titanium on the top and bottom surfaces onlyBack to article page