Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced PEEK Intramedullary Nails Defining the Niche

Figure 1

(a) Preoperative AP lower leg X-ray showing a periprosthetic fracture at the distal aspect of the metal plate with valgus deformity. (b, c) AP and lateral lower leg X-rays showing the stabilisation and restoration of alignment of the long bone with a tibial CFR-PEEK nail using proximal and distal locking screws. (d, e) Preoperative AP humerus X-rays showing failure of the metal plate and adjacent bone over time. (f) Intraoperative fluoroscopy image showing stabilisation of the long bone with a humeral CFR-PEEK nail.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)