Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced PEEK Intramedullary Nails Defining the Niche

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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Main Authors: Georges F. Vles, Maximillian H. Brodermann, Mark A. Roussot, James Youngman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/1538158
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spelling doaj-7c342f45b7d24a379dd4633fc83414cd2020-11-25T02:29:28ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Orthopedics2090-67492090-67572019-01-01201910.1155/2019/15381581538158Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced PEEK Intramedullary Nails Defining the NicheGeorges F. Vles0Maximillian H. Brodermann1Mark A. Roussot2James Youngman3Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University College Hospital London, 235 Euston Rd, Fitzrovia, London NW1 2BU, UKDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University College Hospital London, 235 Euston Rd, Fitzrovia, London NW1 2BU, UKDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University College Hospital London, 235 Euston Rd, Fitzrovia, London NW1 2BU, UKDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University College Hospital London, 235 Euston Rd, Fitzrovia, London NW1 2BU, UKBackground. 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/1538158
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James Youngman
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Maximillian H. Brodermann
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James Youngman
Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced PEEK Intramedullary Nails Defining the Niche
Case Reports in Orthopedics
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Maximillian H. Brodermann
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James Youngman
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title Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced PEEK Intramedullary Nails Defining the Niche
title_short Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced PEEK Intramedullary Nails Defining the Niche
title_full Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced PEEK Intramedullary Nails Defining the Niche
title_fullStr Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced PEEK Intramedullary Nails Defining the Niche
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publishDate 2019-01-01
description 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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