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The Future of Orthopaedic
Fixation is Polymer

ANATOMICA engineers India's first PEEK polymer implants — radiolucent, MRI-compatible, and biomechanically matched to cortical bone. No stress shielding. No artifact interference.

3.6GPa

Elastic Modulus

100%

Radiolucent

0T

MRI Artifact

IIT

Delhi Validated

Clinical Science

Why PEEK Outperforms Titanium

In 6 out of 8 critical clinical parameters, PEEK-OPTIMA® polymer delivers superior outcomes for patients and surgeons.

Clear Post-Op Imaging

Radiolucent PEEK allows unobstructed X-ray and CT assessment of fracture healing — no metal artifact masking the callus.

Bone-Matched Stiffness

PEEK's 3.6 GPa modulus promotes load-sharing with bone. Titanium's rigidity (114 GPa) leads to stress shielding and secondary osteopenia.

MRI Without Compromise

PEEK generates zero magnetic susceptibility artifact. Surgeons can order post-fusion MRI for neurological assessment without implant interference.

Chemically Inert

PEEK is biologically inert — no ion release, no galvanic corrosion in multi-metal environments. Safe for sensitive periarticular tissue.

PROPERTYPEEK (Anatomica)TitaniumWINNER
RadiolucencyFully transparent to X-rayOpaque — causes artifactPEEK
MRI CompatibilityZero signal distortionSignificant halo artifactPEEK
Elastic Modulus3.6 GPa (matches bone)114 GPa (10× stiffer)PEEK
Stress ShieldingEliminated by designHigh — resorption riskPEEK
CorrosionZero — chemically inertGalvanic in multi-metalPEEK
Weight1.32 g/cm³ (ultra-light)4.51 g/cm³PEEK
Mechanical Strength100 MPa tensile900+ MPa (superior)Ti
CostCompetitive at scaleLower (established supply)Ti
IIT
IIT Delhi Research Partner
Department of Biomedical Engineering

Science-First Engineering

Every ANATOMICA implant begins as a research hypothesis at IIT Delhi and exits as a clinically validated, CDSCO-compliant device.

12+

Biomechanical Studies

Peer-reviewed studies on PEEK fixation strength

5M

Load Cycles Tested

Fatigue validation cycles per implant design

94%

Modulus Match

Elastic modulus similarity to cortical bone

2022

Year Founded

IIT Delhi joint research partnership initiated

Research Timeline

2020

Material Research Begins

IIT Delhi biomaterials lab initiates PEEK-OPTIMA® characterisation studies for Indian patient anatomy.

2021

First Biomechanical Validation

Four-point bending and torsional fatigue tests confirm PEEK locking plate matches titanium in 4-cortex constructs.

2022

Anatomica Founded

Research team spins out to commercialise PEEK implant technology. CDSCO registration process initiated.

2023

Clinical Cadaveric Studies

Proximal tibia and distal radius cadaveric biomechanics at AIIMS confirms equivalent fracture fixation stability.

2024

First Surgeon Cases

Controlled pilot cases at partner hospitals. Six-month follow-up shows zero hardware failure, clear healing X-rays.

For Surgeons & Hospitals

Hold PEEK in Your Hands

Before any clinical decision, feel the difference yourself. Request a complimentary surgeon sample kit — delivered to your hospital within 5 working days.

  • Physical PEEK sample kit
  • Clinical specification sheets
  • Biomechanical study summaries
  • Surgical technique guides (PDF)
  • Dedicated clinical support contact

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