Retrospective Case Study of TTC Fusion Treated with Carbon Fiber Nail:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

Caleb W.Jones¹ 

关键词: carbon fiber tibial fracture nail;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011416S00267

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:AnkleIntroduction/Purpose:Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis is a salvage option reserved for severe ankle and hindfoot deformities, arthritis of the ankle and subtalar joints, avascular necrosis of the talus, failed total ankle arthroplasty, and Charcot arthropathy. Implants have long been made from various metals most commonly stainless steel or titanium alloys. Disadvantages of metal implants include limited fatigue life, mismatch of modulus of elasticity, potential for wear debris, corrosion, and radiodensity that can preclude accurate radiographic visualization.Carbon fiber implants have been available for years. The advantageous properties of carbon fiber for use as orthopaedic implants include a similar modulus of elasticity to bone to decrease stress shielding, biocompatilibity, with minimal cellular response when studied invitro and invivo, ability to withstand prolonged fatigue straining and radiolucency on XR.Methods:A Carbofix TM carbon fiber TTC fusion nail was used in 15 patients with f...

【 授权许可】

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