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[Fixed angle carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite plate for treatment of distal radius fractures : Pilot study on clinical applications]. / Winkelstabile karbonverstärkte Polymerkompositplatte zur Versorgung einer distalen Radiusfraktur : Pilotstudie zur klinischen Anwendung.
Behrendt, P; Kruse, E; Klüter, T; Fitschen-Oestern, S; Weuster, M; Menzdorf, L; Finn, J; Varoga, D; Seekamp, A; Müller, M; Lippross, S.
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  • Behrendt P; Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Haus 18, Arnold-Heller-Straße 3, 24105, Kiel, Deutschland. peter.behrendt@uksh.de.
  • Kruse E; Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Haus 18, Arnold-Heller-Straße 3, 24105, Kiel, Deutschland.
  • Klüter T; Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Haus 18, Arnold-Heller-Straße 3, 24105, Kiel, Deutschland.
  • Fitschen-Oestern S; Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Haus 18, Arnold-Heller-Straße 3, 24105, Kiel, Deutschland.
  • Weuster M; Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Haus 18, Arnold-Heller-Straße 3, 24105, Kiel, Deutschland.
  • Menzdorf L; Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Haus 18, Arnold-Heller-Straße 3, 24105, Kiel, Deutschland.
  • Finn J; Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Haus 18, Arnold-Heller-Straße 3, 24105, Kiel, Deutschland.
  • Varoga D; Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Haus 18, Arnold-Heller-Straße 3, 24105, Kiel, Deutschland.
  • Seekamp A; Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Haus 18, Arnold-Heller-Straße 3, 24105, Kiel, Deutschland.
  • Müller M; Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Haus 18, Arnold-Heller-Straße 3, 24105, Kiel, Deutschland.
  • Lippross S; Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Haus 18, Arnold-Heller-Straße 3, 24105, Kiel, Deutschland.
Unfallchirurg ; 120(2): 139-146, 2017 Feb.
Article in De | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26507986
BACKGROUND: The clinical implementation of a new carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketon (PEEK) plate for distal radius fractures might offer advantageous properties over the conventional metallic devices. This includes similar elastic modulus to cortical bone, radiolucency, low artifacts on MRI scans and the lack of metal allergies. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical results at 6-week and 12-month follow-up using either a new fixed angle (monoaxial) PEEK plate system or a fixed angle (polyaxial) titanium plate. METHODES: We included 26 patients (mean age 59.3) with displaced fractures of the distal radius (all AO types). Radiological and functional outcomes were measured prospectively at a 6-week and 12 month follow-up. RESULTS: We documented no cases of hardware breakage or significant loss of the surgically achieved fracture reduction with the usage oft the new PEEK device. Operating time was 101.0 min using PEEK versus 109.3 min in titanium plates, recorded times were including preparation, draping, and postoperative processing (ns, p 0.156). At the 6-week follow up the PEEK plate showed a trend for better range of motion and functional results (DASH-score, Mayo-wrist score, VAS) with no statistical significance. Results of 12 month follow up with PEEK showed comparable results with corresponding studies examining titanium plate after this period. CONCLUSION: First experience with PEEK plate osteosynthesis demonstrate quick clinical implementation with good clinical outcome and the advantage of excellent postoperative radiological assessment. At early follow-up PEEK even showed a trend for improved functional results.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Polyethylene Glycols / Radius Fractures / Wrist Injuries / Bone Plates / Carbon / Fracture Fixation, Internal / Ketones Type of study: Clinical_trials / Diagnostic_studies / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies Limits: Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: De Journal: Unfallchirurg Journal subject: TRAUMATOLOGIA Year: 2017 Document type: Article Country of publication: Germany

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Polyethylene Glycols / Radius Fractures / Wrist Injuries / Bone Plates / Carbon / Fracture Fixation, Internal / Ketones Type of study: Clinical_trials / Diagnostic_studies / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies Limits: Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: De Journal: Unfallchirurg Journal subject: TRAUMATOLOGIA Year: 2017 Document type: Article Country of publication: Germany