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Fracture of a Carbon Fiber Reinforced Intramedullary Femoral Nail.

Abstract
Carbon fiber reinforced implants have emerged as an alternative to traditional stainless steel and titanium implants because of the improved visibility on advanced imaging and excellent biomechanical strength. This can be advantageous in patients with concern about fracture healing, tumor recurrence, or additional imaging requirements. However, limited long-term data are available to present complications from the use of these implants. We present the case of a failure of a carbon fiber reinforced intramedullary femoral nail used in a closed distal femur fracture.
AuthorsRobert C Vercio, Hrayr G Basmajian
JournalThe Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (J Am Acad Orthop Surg) Vol. 27 Issue 12 Pg. e585-e588 (Jun 15 2019) ISSN: 1940-5480 [Electronic] United States
PMID31170099 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Carbon Fiber
Topics
  • Aged
  • Allografts
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Bone Nails (adverse effects)
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Carbon Fiber (adverse effects)
  • Device Removal
  • Femoral Fractures (physiopathology, surgery)
  • Femur (surgery)
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary (adverse effects, methods)
  • Fracture Healing
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Treatment Outcome

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