Use of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Composite Implants in Orthopedic Surgery
2014; Slack Incorporated (United States); Volume: 37; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês
10.3928/01477447-20141124-05
ISSN1938-2367
AutoresDavid J. Hak, Cyril Mauffrey, David Seligson, Bennie Lindeque,
Tópico(s)Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
ResumoCarbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone implants offer several benefits over traditional metal implants. Their radiolucent property permits improved, artifact-free radiographic imaging. Their lower modulus of elasticity better matches that of bone. Their fatigue strength is greater than most metal implants. This article reviews the use of these implants in orthopedic surgery, including treatment of conditions involving the spine, trauma, tumor, and infection. [ Orthopedics. 2014; 37(12):825–830.]
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