Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced PEEK Intramedullary Nails Defining the Niche

BACKGROUND: Carbon-fiber-reinforced Polyetheretherketone (CFR-PEEK) nails are gaining interest as they have biomechanical properties potentially capable of overcoming disadvantages of conventional metal nails. CASE SUMMARY: Three cases are illustrated which required superior mechanical toughness, co...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Vles, Georges F., Brodermann, Maximillian H., Roussot, Mark A., Youngman, James
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi 2019
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6701391/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31467753
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/1538158
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: Carbon-fiber-reinforced Polyetheretherketone (CFR-PEEK) nails are gaining interest as they have biomechanical properties potentially capable of overcoming disadvantages of conventional metal nails. CASE SUMMARY: Three cases are illustrated which required superior mechanical toughness, compatibility with radiotherapy, and postoperative advanced imaging. CONCLUSION: CFR-PEEK nails seem to have a niche role in distinct groups of patients.

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