Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell

Posterior Cervical Fusion The PCF technique joins the bones in the back of the cervical spine together.

Posterior Cruciate Ligament

poly-DL–lactide acid Polylactide (Poly(lactic acid), PLA) is polymer obtained by the ring-opening polymerization of lactide (cyclic dimer of lactic acid)

poly ethyl methacrylate

porcine endogenous retroviruses

Patello-Femoral-Replacement

see Polytetrafluorethylene

phakic intra ocular lenses

Polylactide co-glycolide

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

poly-l–lactide acid Polylactide (Poly(lactic acid), PLA) is a polymer obtained by the ring-opening polymerization of lactide (cyclic dimer of lactic

see: Poly(methyl methacrylate)

posterior occipital cervical thoracic

also: PMMA, brand names: Plexiglass, Acrylite, Lucite, Perspex and many others. Chemistry: Poly(methyl 2-methylpropenoate). It is often technically classified as

Polyurethane (PUR / PU) is a polymer composed of organic units joined by urethane (carbamate) links. Fully reacted polyurethane polymer

(PES) Application: Implantable drug infusion devices.  

Polyethylene or polythene (abbreviated PE; IUPAC name polyethene or poly(ethylene)) is the most common plastic. Many kinds of polyethylene are

The most common thermoplastic polymer. Other names: Dacron (a Dupont Brand), Terylene (Britain), Lavsan (Russia). Abbreviations: PET, PETE, PETP, PET-P.

see: Silicone

A family of themoplastic polymers, like the reaction of a diphenol and bis(4-chlorophenyl)sulfone, forming a polyether by elimination of sodium chloride:

also: PFTE Polytetrafluoroethylene is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene. The best known brand name of PTFE-based formulas is Teflon. Chemistry: poly(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethylene),

also: Polyurethan, PUR, PU chemistry:  Application: Artificial hearts, pacemakers, implantable defibrillators.

A posterior stabilized knee implant replaces the PCL with a cam and post design of the knee replacement that ensures

Platelet-rich-Plasma