title: Use of carbon-fiber-reinforced composite implants in orthopedic surgery.
abstract: Carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone implants offer several benefits over traditional metal implants. Their radiolucent property permits improved, artifact-free radiographic imaging. Their lower modulus of elasticity better matches that of bone. Their fatigue strength is greater than most metal implants. This article reviews the use of these implants in orthopedic surgery, including treatment of conditions involving the spine, trauma, tumor, and infection.
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Hak
authors.forename: Cyril
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mauffrey
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Seligson
authors.forename: Bennie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lindeque
mesh_terms: D001577:Benzophenones; D002244:Carbon; D000077482:Carbon Fiber; D004548:Elasticity; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D007659:Ketones; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols; D011108:Polymers; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design
chemical_list: D001577:Benzophenones; D000077482:Carbon Fiber; D007659:Ketones; D011108:Polymers; C063834:polyetheretherketone; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols; D002244:Carbon