Biomechanical Study of a Novel, Expandable, Non-Metallic and Radiolucent CF/PEEK Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR)
Vertebral body replacement is well-established to stabilize vertebral injuries due to trauma or cancer. Spinal implants are mainly manufactured by metallic alloys; which leads to artifacts in radiological diagnostics; as well as in radiotherapy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biomecha...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-08-01
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| Series: | Materials |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/12/17/2732 |