title: Carbon-fibre reinforced plates for problem fractures.
abstract: We report our experience with carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) plates in the management of 19 problem fractures complicated by either infection, nonunion, comminution or contamination. The combination offers secure fixation without inhibition of callus formation.
authors.affiliation: University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Pemberton
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McKibbin
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Savage
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tayton
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Stuart
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D002244:Carbon; D000077482:Carbon Fiber; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D000077482:Carbon Fiber; D002244:Carbon