Observational studyBMC musculoskeletal disorders2025
Lumbar fusion using a carbon-fiber PEEK pedicle screw system combined with a carbon-fiber PEEK TLIF cage: a prospective, multicenter study.
Observational study in BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02087267 (Lumbar Fusion With The Icotec CF/PEEK Pedicle System In Combination With The Icotec CF/PEEK TLIF Cage ETurn™), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.
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Lumbar Fusion With The Icotec CF/PEEK Pedicle System In Combination With The Icotec CF/PEEK TLIF Cage ETurn™
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Case of implant failure following osteosynthesis for an intertrochanteric femoral fracture using a carbon fiber intramedullary nail.Journal of surgical case reports · 2026Article
- 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
- A Novel Design Strategy for Customized Polyetheretherketone Implants in Paranasal Augmentation Through Surgeon-Engineer Collaboration.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundCarbon-fiber-reinforced polyether ether ketone (CF-PEEK) is a radiolucent, non-metallic implant material used for instrumented lumbar spondylodesis. Clinical studies of pedicle screw systems employing this material, especially for degenerative indications, are scant.
methodsWe conducted a multicenter, prospective clinical study to assess clinical and radiographic outcomes in patients with symptomatic degenerative lumbar disk disease, including degenerative spondylolisthesis treated with a CF-PEEK pedicle screw and a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) cage system. We followed up the participants for two years postoperatively to collect clinical data (via the Oswestry Disability Index, Core Outcome Measures Index, and Visual Analog Scale), radiographic parameters (functional X-rays) to assess fusion status, and any complications.
resultsIn total, 86 patients were recruited. During the study, 21 patients (24.4%) dropped out, including 5 (5.8%) who underwent explantation of the study device(s). At the final follow-up, the fusion rate was 98.6% (95% confidence interval, 92.7-100.0%). All clinical parameters improved significantly. There were no complications potentially attributed to the implant material.
conclusionsThe results demonstrate a fusion rate similar to that of metallic implant systems with the use of a CF-PEEK pedicle screw and a TLIF cage system. Further studies with larger samples are needed to substantiate this finding.
trial registrationThe study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02087267). Date of registration: March 12, 2014.
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