A Novel Spine Fixation System Made Entirely of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced PEEK Composite: An In Vitro Mechanical Evaluation

<div>Static axial compression bending test performed in compliance with the ASTM F1717 standard, using a Testometric M350-10 kN testing machine, and simulating a vertebrectomy model via a large gap between two UHMWPE blocks simulating two vertebrae.</div>

Advances in Orthopedics

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Figure 2: A Novel Spine Fixation System Made Entirely of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced PEEK Composite: An In Vitro Mechanical Evaluation 