Carbon-fibre plates for traumatic and (impending) pathological fracture fixation: Where do we stand? A systematic review

Z Rijs, A Weekhout, S Daniel, JW Schoones… - Journal of Orthopaedics …, 2023 - Springer
Background Carbon-fibre (CF) plates are increasingly used for fracture fixation. This
systematic review evaluated complications associated with CF plate fixation. It also …

Functional engineering strategies of 3D printed implants for hard tissue replacement

C Chen, B Huang, Y Liu, F Liu… - Regenerative Biomaterials, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Three-dimensional printing technology with the rapid development of printing materials are
widely recognized as a promising way to fabricate bioartificial bone tissues. In consideration …

Fracture fixation in extremity trauma with carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFR-PEEK) plates: evidence today

GD Chloros, AD Prodromidis, J Wilson… - European Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose To compare the CFR-PEEK plates with conventional plates in fracture fixation with
regards to clinical and radiological outcomes and complications. Methods A systematic …

A PEEK into carbon fiber: A practical guide for high performance composite polymeric implants for orthopaedic oncology

MJ Clunk, MR Gonzalez, HM Denwood… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction The use of carbon fiber implants in orthopaedic oncology has increased within
recent years. The most widely used type of polymer is carbon fiber polyether ether ketone …

Complications of patients with bone tumors treated with carbon-fiber plates: an international multicenter study

Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Carbon-fiber (CF) plates are a promising alternative to metal plates. However, reported
experience in orthopaedic oncology remains limited. The aim of this study was to identify …

Carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone orthopedic implants in musculoskeletal and spinal tumors: imaging and clinical features

JR Long, MA Kalani, KA Goulding, JB Ashman… - Skeletal Radiology, 2023 - Springer
Carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFR-PEEK) orthopedic implants are gaining
popularity in oncologic applications as they offer many potential advantages over traditional …

[HTML][HTML] Late recognition of an early catastrophic failure of a carbon fiber reinforced distal femoral plate: a case report

MB Mellon - Trauma Case Reports, 2021 - Elsevier
The use of carbon fiber reinforced implants to address distal femur fractures has gained in
popularity due to their favorable mechanical characteristics and potential for improved …

Radiolucent implants in orthopedic oncology

VP Federico, N Trevino, AG Zavras… - Journal of Surgical …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Radiolucent implants in have demonstrated promising results for both extremity and spine
oncologic procedures. However, questions persist about whether the superiority in …