Journal article
The use of carbon-fiber-reinforced (CFR) peek material in orthopedic implants: A systematic review
Abstract
Carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFR-PEEK) has been successfully used in orthopedic implants. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the properties, technical data, and safety of CFR-PEEK biomaterial and to evaluate its potential for new innovation in the design of articulating medical devices. A comprehensive search in PubMed and EMBASE was conducted to identify articles relevant to the outcomes of CFR-PEEK orthopedic …
Authors
Li CS; Vannabouathong C; Sprague S; Bhandari M
Journal
Clinical Medicine Insights Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders, Vol. 8, , pp. 33–45
Publication Date
December 3, 2014
ISSN
1179-5441