Carbon-Fibre-Reinforced PEEK radiolucent intramedullary nail for humeral shaft fracture fixation: technical features and a pilot clinical study.
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DOI: 10.1016/s0020-1383(17)30731-3
Abstract: PURPOSE This prospective pilot study investigated the safety and efficacy of a novel radiolucent intramedullary nail (IMN) made of Carbon-Fibre-Reinforced Polyaryl-Ether-Ether-Ketone (CFR-PEEK) for humeral shaft fracture fixation. STUDY DESIGN A prospective, single-arm, four-centre study. PATIENTS… read more here.
Keywords: intramedullary nail; study; humeral shaft; radiolucent intramedullary ... See more keywords