The Use of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced (CFR) PEEK Material in Orthopedic Implants: A Systematic Review

Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Systematic Review

Christopher Vannabouathong¹  Sheila Sprague²  Chuan Silvia Li²  Mohit Bhandari² 

[1] Global Research Solutions, Inc., Burlington, Ontario, Canada.;Global Research Solutions, Inc., Burlington, Ontario, Canada.;Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Centre for Evidence-Based Orthopedics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.;

关键词: carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone;    implants;    CFR-PEEK;    review;    orthopedics;   

DOI  :  10.4137/CMAMD.S20354

 received in 2014-09-21, accepted in 2014-12-03,  发布年份 2015

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

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 implants. The search was also expanded by reviewing the reference sections of selected papers and references and benchmark reports provided by content experts. A total of 23 articles were included in this review. There is limited literature available assessing the performance of CFR-PEEK, specifically as an implant material for arthroplasty systems. Nevertheless, available studies strongly support CFR-PEEK as a promising and suitable material for orthopedic implants because of its biocompatibility, material characteristics, and mechanical durability. Future studies should continue to investigate CFR-PEEK's potential benefits.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC   
© 2015 SAGE Publications.

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