ArticleAdvances in orthopedics2020
A Novel Spine Fixation System Made Entirely of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced PEEK Composite: An In Vitro Mechanical Evaluation.
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- Safety and efficacy of carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone implants in primary and metastatic spinal tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Review
- Novel carbon fiber pedicle screw system for the treatment of lumbar degenerative disc disease: Results from a prospective, multicenter, FDA investigational device exemption study.North American Spine Society journal · 2026Article
- Carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone instrumentation in metastatic spine tumor surgery: technical considerations and potential pitfalls to avoid.Asian spine journal · 2025Article
- Local Control After Adjuvant Radiosurgery for Spinal Metastasis Treated With Decompression and Posterior Segmental Stabilization: A Comparison Between Carbon Fiber/Polyetheretherketone-Based and Metallic Implants.Advances in radiation oncology · 2025Article
- Enhanced strength and durability of long fiber type carbon fiber reinforced plastic rods over titanium alloy rods for spinal fixation.North American Spine Society journal · 2025Article
- Use of Carbon Fiber Implants to Improve the Safety and Efficacy of Radiation Therapy for Spine Tumor Patients.Brain sciences · 2025Review
- Carbon-based pedicle screw fixation for lumbar fusion for degenerative pathologies in a cancer patient requiring radiotherapy.Journal of surgical case reports · 2025Article
- EnBloc Resection of a Chordoma of the Thoracic Spine by "L"-Shaped Osteotomy for Spinal Canal Preservation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Carbon Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Polyaryl-Ether-Ether-Ketone (PEEK) Spinal Fixation System: Technical Features and Preliminary Clinical Trial.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Role of Posterior Carbon Fiber Implants in Spine Tumor Surgery.Global spine journal · 2025Article
- Case Report: Cervical carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK pedicle screw fixation with 3D custom-made template guides for spinal oncology surgery.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
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- Carbon Fiber-Reinforced PolyEtherEtherKetone (CFR-PEEK) Instrumentation in Degenerative Disease of Lumbar Spine: A Pilot Study.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Design and 3D printing of novel titanium spine rods with lower flexural modulus and stiffness profile with optimised imaging compatibility.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2023Article
- Carbon fiber lumbopelvic reconstruction following sacral giant cell tumor resection: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2023Article
- Poly (Ether-Ether-Ketone) for Biomedical Applications: From Enhancing Bioactivity to Reinforced-Bioactive Composites-An Overview.Polymers · 2023Review
- Cross-link augmentation enhances CFR-PEEK short fixation in lumbar metastasis stabilization.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2023Article
- CFR-PEEK Pedicle Screw Instrumentation for Spinal Neoplasms: A Single Center Experience on Safety and Efficacy.Cancers · 2022Article
- Complications in Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Systematic Review of Clinically Used Cages.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- The use of radiolucent pedicle fixation in degenerative lumbar spine surgery.Journal of surgical case reports · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundSemirigid spine fixation systems utilizing nonmetallic materials have emerged as a promising innovation to overcome the inherent disadvantages of metal instrumentation in spine surgery. This study tests the mechanical properties of a novel spine fixation system made entirely of carbon-fiber-reinforced PEEK (CFR-PEEK) composite material (CarboClear System, CarboFix Orthopedics Ltd., Israel).
methodsAn in vitro mechanical evaluation of the CFR-PEEK CarboClear system was conducted in compliance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F1717, F2193, and F543 standards.
resultsThe mean bending yield load, bending ultimate load, and bending stiffness of the construct were 322 N, 363 N, and 45 N/mm, respectively. All tested samples completed 5 × 10
conclusionThe CarboClear Pedicle Screw System has mechanical properties comparable to those of other commonly used titanium-made systems, with superior fatigue properties. The fatigue resistance, modulus of elasticity which is very similar to that of bone, radiolucency, and CT/MRI artifact-free feature of this spine fixation system made entirely of CFR-PEEK may offer advantages over traditional spine fixation systems made of metal alloys.
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