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